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128 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ;29 cm.

' ... describes how and why these structures were designed and built. It explains the physics behind the designs, which allows buildings, dams or bridges to rise to incredible heights, withstand enormous pressure, and resist collapse from environmental forces'--Cover p. [4].

Introduces some of the world's tallest skyscrapers, towers, monuments, the longest bridges and tunnels, the biggest stadiums, islands and dams, and the deepest mines, power stations and ice cores. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
lower age: 0