Civil Engineering and the Science of Structures

From the Series Engineering in Action
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering fields. Civil engineers are involved in the design and construction of various structures, including high-rise buildings, sports stadiums, canals, dams, and bridges. This book gives readers a up-close look at the technology used to build various structures around the world, including the ancient pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, and modern skyscrapers. Readers learn about the design process and tools used by civil engineers and are guided through a design challenge to create their own stable structures.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Age Range 10 - 13
Dewey 624
Lexile 990L
ATOS Reading Level 7.1
Guided Reading Level V
Subjects High Interest, Technology
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2013
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics
BISACS JNF051120, JNF005000, JNF061010
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Andrew Solway