Buildings and Structures |
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| Brown Bear Books, |
| Series title: | Invention and Technology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-936333-41-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | Brown Bear Books
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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The history of construction is a long and fascinating one. It extends from the first primitive shelters through the amazing enginerring marvels of the ancient Egyptain pyramids to 2,000-foot skyscrapers and tunnels that cut through mountains. This book describes the development of building materials and design right up to the present day. It identifies the key technological advances that have made it possible to build ever bigger structures. The book also looks at the evolution of...
More DescriptionThe history of construction is a long and fascinating one. It extends from the first primitive shelters through the amazing enginerring marvels of the ancient Egyptain pyramids to 2,000-foot skyscrapers and tunnels that cut through mountains. This book describes the development of building materials and design right up to the present day. It identifies the key technological advances that have made it possible to build ever bigger structures. The book also looks at the evolution of life-transforming innovations for the home.