Bibliograph

Experts in engineering, Rob Colson

Type

Label

Experts in engineering, Rob Colson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Experts in engineering

Oclc number

1057243143

Responsibility statement

Rob Colson

Series statement

STEM-gineers

Summary

"From the Panama Canal to Hoover Dam and the Eiffel Tower, Experts in Engineering outlines the principles and processes followed to build some of the world's most spectacular structures. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each project as well as the mini bios of the "STEM-gineers" who worked on them. Experiments and research challenges help reinforce concepts"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The engineering challenge -- Great Pyramid of Giza -- Laying down tracks -- Warning lights -- Boring a tunnel -- Spreading the load -- Towering giants -- Linking the oceans -- Building high in the sky -- Holding back the flow -- Power from the wind -- Zero-gravity engineering -- Get ready for take-off

Target audience

juvenile

Classification