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1) Bridges
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"No aspect of infrastructure is quite as diverse as bridges. They may be simple or complex, ancient or modern, beautiful or plain. One trait that bridges do share is that they help people get where they're going, making them essential to a society on the move. In this informative text, readers delve into the world of bridges--their history, the various types, and the people who build and maintain them. Full-color photos, fascinating stories, and fun...
2) Ports
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"Through accessible text and informative photos, readers will explore ports, the backbone of commerce and trade throughout human civilization. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of these facilities, including the history of ancient ports, the technological advances that have improved shipping over the centuries, profiles of port-related careers, and examples of the most impressive and influential ports of the modern era. Content directly...
3) Tunnels
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"Today's tunnels, which extend through mountains and underneath oceans and rivers, are marvels of engineering. In this engaging title, readers take a close-up look at these structures and how they are built and maintained. Each chapter will focus on a key area, including the earliest tunnels, the technological advances that have improved their design and construction over time, profiles of tunnel-related careers, and examples of the most impressive...
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"Discover the many ways in which dams and levees are marvels of modern engineering through accessible text and informative photos. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of these structures, including the history of their invention, examples of noteworthy dams and levees, related career paths, and stories of the tragedies that have occurred when dams and levees failed. This book's contents directly correlate with Next Generation Science Standards,...
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"Every day, millions of people get in their cars and trucks and hit the road. In order to support this huge volume of traffic, a strong system of highways and roads is essential. This comprehensive title examines how early trails and dirt roads eventually led to the high-speed freeways that now connect our cities, states, and countries. Readers are introduced to various types of roads, important rules and safety measures, and the many workers who...