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Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of civil engineering. Engaging text explores massive bridges, the world's tallest skyscraper, and the Panama Canal. It also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the discipline. Relevant sidebars, stunning photos, and a glossary aid readers' understanding...
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What is the most impressive manmade thing you have ever seen? Whatever you think of, there is a good chance that it was made by an engineer. But, engineers are people. And people make mistakes. Sometimes our greatest feats can turn into our worst failures. Come explore some of engineering's greatest feats and failures!
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Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city! How do you take care of all those people's needs? Your city has a plan for that. Read and find out all about the systems a city has to help keep everyone safe, healthy, and happy.
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In 3D engineering: design and build your own prototypes, young readers tackle real-life engineering problems by figuring out real-life solutions. Kids apply science and math skills to create prototypes for bridges, instruments, alarms, and more. Prototypes are preliminary models used by engineers -- and kids--to evaluate ideas and to better understand how things work.
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Environmental engineers keep drinking water clean, protect people from pollution, and take steps to fight climate change. Environmental Engineering in the Real World examines the history of this branch of engineering, what environmental engineers do today, and what℗s next for the field.
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Mechanical engineers design machines to improve transportation, explore the solar system, and save lives. Mechanical Engineering in the Real World examines the history of this branch of engineering, what mechanical engineers do today, and what℗s next for the field.
9) Highways
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to highways. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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"Kids love construction! From bridges to buildings, this book is filled with incredible things that young engineers can design and build themselves. They'll learn how structures are built, what goes on at construction sites, and the ways simple materialslike rocks and dirt helped create our modern world. This book keeps kids on track with step-by-step instructions for building paper cup towers, railroads, and more. They'll find out about the infrastructure...
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The heat that comes from inside Earth is called geothermal energy. This clean energy source is used to heat or cool buildings and to make electricity. Readers will learn about this renewable energy source, how we do not pollute when we use it, and the future plans for using this geothermal energy on a wider level. Color photographs, a geothermal energy timeline, and a glossary round out this title.
14) Building Dams
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Dams change the landscape, providing reservoirs of freshwater and even producing electricity. Discover the engineering behind dams.
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"This is an illustrated book of projects and activities and general information to get young children interested in engineering. It is written by Ann Beaty, the author of the picture book ROSIE REVERE. It is illustrated by David Roberts, the illustrator of the picture book ROSIE REVERE. It is 96 pages and has full-color illustrations."--
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Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of biological engineering. Engaging text explores bionic legs, artificial organs, and animal cloning. It also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the discipline.
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"People use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. All people use tools and technology in their life and jobs to solve problems. Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down."--
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