Engineering wonders. - 1 online resource : color illustrations. - Space 8 .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Touching the sky -- Ancient wonders -- Skyscrapers -- Bridges -- In the water -- Solving problems -- Making space -- Reuse and recycle -- Outer space -- Jobs in engineering -- Glossary.

From ancient wonders like the pyramids to tall modern skyscrapers, people have long been fascinated by building great structures. While many are constructed to solve problems, some are built purely for entertainment. Learn more about the engineering wonders of our past, present, and future. Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each book features stories about fascinating people and places and engages readers with compelling information; full-color photographs and illustrations; and detailed graphic elements including charts, tables, and infographics. Readers will find these books both captivating and inspiring.



9781645980612


Engineering--Juvenile literature.
Technology--Juvenile literature.
Science--Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers--Juvenile literature.
Bridges--Juvenile literature.
Technology and civilization--History--Juvenile literature.


Electronic Books.

TA149 / .E545 2021