Title:
Astounding structures / by Kristin Marciniak.
ISBN:
9781632354181
9781632354884
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Mankato, MN : 12 Story Library, [2018]
©2018
Physical Description:
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Temple of Hephaestus stands 2,500 years later -- Aqueducts brought water to ancient Rome -- Hagia Sophia architects turned squares into circles -- Japanese pagodas shimmy and sway during earthquakes -- Anasazi Indians built houses in cliff edges -- La Sagrada Familia celebrates century of construction -- Futuristic Dymaxion House was efficient and affordable -- Gateway Arch is tallest in the world -- Centre Pompidou brings inside outside -- Akashi Kaikyo suspension bridge is built for disaster -- Beijing National Stadium looks like steel bird's nest -- Burj Khalifa breaks skyscraper records.
Summary:
Takes a close look at the world s most incredible human-made structures. Discover the amazing buildings ancient civilizations created. Then take a tour of fascinating modern structures, including China s whimsical Beijing National Stadium.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.1 1 192255.
Subject Term:
Interest grade level:
Grades 4 to 6.
Audience:
720L Lexile
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Series Sequence:
OCLC Number:
ocn960699717
Availability:
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