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The Builders: Marvels of Engineering
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by National Geographic
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ISBN Number: 9780870448362
Subtitle: Marvels of Engineering
Author: National Geographic
Editor: Newhouse, Elizabeth L.
Publisher: National Geographical Society
Location: Washington, D.C.
Subject: Engineering
Copyright: 1992
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Y
Number of Pages: 288
Book Size: 13.79x9.91x1.40 in. 3.93 lbs.
Engineering wonders of the world are featured in six thematic
chapters that focus on overcoming distance (roads, canals, bridges,
railroads, pipelines), height and depth (towers, tunnels,
skyscrapers), public spaces (sports arenas, exposition halls), the
need for protection (on land and from water), responding to the
spirit (pyramids, temples, domes, Gothic cathedrals), and harnessing
nature's power (wind, solar, hydroelectric). Abundantly and lavishly
illustrated. Lacks a bibliography.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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