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The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mario Salvadori
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:160 | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 177 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781556520808
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Classifications | Dewey:624.1771 |
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Audience | Children / Juvenile | General | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
A Cappella Books
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Imprint |
A Cappella Books
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Publication Date |
1 March 2000 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.
Author Biography
Mario Salvadori, author of Why Buildings Stand Up and many other books, was an internationally known architect, mathematician, and teacher whose career spanned more than 60 years. A long-time resident of New York City, Dr. Salvadori died in June, 1997.
Reviews"A top choice for serious architecture students." -- School Library Journal "An extraordinary book." -- Chicago Tribune "Loaded with projects, this book introduces maturing minds to the principles that guide architects and engineers as they design and construct buildings and bridges." -- School Shop
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