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Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Pete Nelson, the world's best-known treehouse designer and builder, wants to put readers in trees--his motto is, "get 'er done, so you can BE in a TREE." His new book is a comprehensive source of inspiration and practical information about treehouse design and construction. To that end, he shares the basics of treehouse construction with his own recent projects as case studies. Using photographs taken especially for this project along with diagrams,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Golden Gate Bridge is an awesome bridge. It is one of the most iconic bridges in the world! In Building the Golden Gate Bridge, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
This title explores and explains how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. The bridge's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the bridge was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the bridge.
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
xi, 197 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Carter Oosterhouse, the popular host of HGTV's Carter Can, Million Dollar Rooms, and Red, Hot & Green, now offers homeowners a book featuring his simple, straightforward and super successful home-design process. He knows that home design can be intimidating, but his reassuring "you can do it" attitude encourages readers to use their imaginations and convinces them that they too can use his method to easily create beautiful living rooms, bedroom,...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the canal was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the canal.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : chiefly col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Max Axiom has a mission. His nephew Nick wants to take his skateboarding skills to the next level, but he needs a new board to accomplish his dreams. Join Max as he uses the engineering process to design and build a totally rad skateboard.
7) Panama Canal
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo Books, published by Jump!
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Panama Canal. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
168 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
As popular as birdhouses are, many are designed with aesthetics in mind, rather than the bird's preferences and needs. Not so for the projects in Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses. Lifelong birder Melvin "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk you step-by-step through 15+ projects for safe birdhouses that birds find conducive to their natural nesting habitats. Birdhouses include residences for bluebirds, wrens, robins, chickadees,...
10) The complete guide to building your own greenhouse: everything you need to know explained simply
Author
Series
Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
336 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Food costs today are outrageous. For many consumers, the prospect of building a greenhouse and growing their own fruits and vegetables is beginning to sound more and more viable. Baird walks you through every step of the process.
Author
Series
Caleb Marlowe volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Fans of William Johnstone will find a new favorite with author Nik James. In this gritty and action-packed historical western, temporary lawman Caleb Marlowe must face his worst enemy by fighting his own kin. Get ready for: Sworn Enemies Family Drama A Corrupt Powerbroker The Law of the Old West Colorado, July 1878. The nationally famous solar eclipse is almost upon the country and a peak overlooking the fledgling town of Elkhorn is one of the centers...
15) School
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a school is constructed, highlighting the many tools and pieces of construction equipment used. Includes full-color photographs.
16) Dam
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a dam is constructed, highlighting the many tools and pieces of construction equipment used. Includes full-color photographs.
17) Stadium
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a stadium is constructed, highlighting the many tools, persons, and pieces of construction equipment needed to do the job. Includes full-color photographs.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Birders know you need the right house to attract the right bird. An entrance hole that's 1/8 inch too big or too small spell trouble, as does a roof that leaks or a floor that doesn't drain. Learn to build safe, species-appropriate houses for your favorite birds.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Electric cars seem increasingly likely to replace gas-guzzling vehicles. Could a new generation of emission-free electric planes do the same to the polluting airliners in the skies - a major step in the fight against climate change?