Megastructures: Tallest, Longest, Biggest, Deepest Contributor(s): Graham, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1770851119 ISBN-13: 9781770851115 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made |
Dewey: 624 |
LCCN: 2013427261 |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 10.07" W x 11.11" (1.95 lbs) 128 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An in-depth look at the world's mightiest structures. Stunning foldout pages, panels, diagrams, photographs and "Mega Facts" boxes make this book a stimulating read for all ages. Megastructures 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 pressures, and resist collapse from environmental forces. The book is organized into four sections. Towering Giants: skyscrapers, towers, monuments, offshore platforms
Gigantic Lengths: wide and long, over and under
Massive Monsters and Darkest Depths: stadiums, islands, dams
Darkest Depths: mines, power stations, ice cores
In each chapter, Megastructures also looks at Failures and Accidents, including such frightening events as windows falling out, roofs collapsing, floods and explosions. Future chapters in each section describe the monsters of tomorrow, like the pickle-shaped Gherkin tower, the Lake Vostok tunnel deep under Antarctic ice and the Bering Bridge linking the USA and Russia. A glossary of words highlighted in the text, a resources section and an index round out this riveting book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Graham, Ian: - Ian Graham |