Super structures : [inside the world's most spectacular buildings]
Title
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Super structures : [inside the world's most spectacular buildings]
Personal Author EPSB
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Samone. Bos
Summary
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From the classic monuments of ancient civilizations to the high-tech marvels of today, discover the man-made super structures of the world.
Other Title
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Super structures : inside the world's most spectacular buildings
Year Published
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2008
Physical Description
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80 p. : col. illus. ; 31 cm.
Note
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Includes index.
Contents
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Contents: Ancient wonders -- Modern wonders -- Castles -- Neuschwanstein -- Palaces -- Diocletian's Palace -- Skyscrapers -- Empire State Building -- Bridges -- Millau Viaduct -- The arts -- Guggenheim -- Towers -- Petronas Towers -- Pyramids and tombs -- Terra-cotta army -- Places of worship -- Hagia Sophia -- Transportation hubs -- Moscow underground -- Bizarre buildings -- Leaning tower -- Future buildings -- Spaceport.
Program Information
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Structures and Forces Gr. 7+
Subject
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Structural engineering.
Buildings.
Architecture.
Science - 7D (Unit 4)
Summary
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From the classic monuments of ancient civilizations to the high-tech marvels of today, discover the man-made super structures of the world.
ISBN
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9780756640880
Publisher
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New York : DK Publishing, c2008.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| D.S. MacKenzie | 624.1 BOS | Book | 30522000353315 | Non-Fiction |