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Super structures : [inside the world's most spectacular buildings]
Title:
Super structures : [inside the world's most spectacular buildings]
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
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:
Super structures : inside the world's most spectacular buildings
Year Published:
2008
Physical Description:
80 p. : col. illus. ; 31 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
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:
Structures and Forces Gr. 7+
ISBN:
9780756640880
Publisher:
New York : DK Publishing, c2008.