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With this title, young makers will learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they take on four art challenges, including making a mask for their own superhero and designing a stage for their favorite performer. Like a real artist, they'll have to meet demands while staying within limits. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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What can we spot on the construction site today? Shine a light behind the page and see... From the crane driver high up in his cab and engineers digging deep underground, to bulldozers and all kinds of machines, each page-turn will take you behind the scenes of a busy construction site.
5) Building big
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Examines the connection between problems in architectural planning and design and the solutions that allow structures to be built. Companion book to the PBS series by the same name.
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"The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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"The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean in Central America, creating a valuable route for international shipping. Engineering the Panama Canal discusses the history of attempts to dig the canal, the engineers who worked to make the difficult project a reality, and the modern improvements that have made the canal more useful than ever"-- Provided by publisher.