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Automobiles Design and construction Banneker, Benjamin 1731-1806 Bridges Bridges Design and construction Bridges Design and construction Data processing Bridges Design and construction Juvenile literature Clocks and watches Design and construction Framing (Building) Minecraft (Game) Wooden-frame buildings Design and constructionNagelhout, Ryan
Summary: Text and photographs look at how to build bridges in Minecraft.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 NAGCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J STEM NagelhoutRingstad, Arnold
Summary: Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World, Inc. 2017
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 609 RINCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J609 MOMRajan, Rekha S.
Summary: "This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624 RAJMarsico, Katie
Summary: "Learn all about some of the world's most incredible bridges, from how they are designed and built to how bridge technology has changed over time."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624 MARMorison, S. D.
Summary: "Imagine being able to create the Brooklyn Bridge or Sydney Harbor Bridge right from your computer. With Minecraft, you can-and even imagine your own bridges! This title is a great way for readers to learn just how to do that in their favorite game, as well as learn some important engineering concepts along the way. Examples of great Minecraft bridges are shown in unique illustrations,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 MORNelson, Robin
Summary: Describes how cement, metal, concrete, and other materials are made into a bridge.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624.2 NELDougherty, Rachel
Summary: "On a warm spring day in 1883, a woman rode across the Brooklyn Bridge with a rooster on her lap. It was the first trip across an engineering marvel that had taken nearly fourteen years to construct. The woman's husband was the chief engineer, and he knew all about the dangerous new technique involved. The woman insisted she learn as well. When he fell ill mid-construction, her knowledge came...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 921 Roebling 2019Curlee, Lynn.
Summary: Describes the planning, construction, and history of the Brooklyn Bridge, celebrated as one of the greatest landmarks and grandest sights of New York City.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2001
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Place a hold to request this item.Gray, Edward G.
Summary: "The little-known story of the architectural project that lay at the heart of Paine's grand political vision for the United States. Thomas Jefferson praised Tom Paine as the greatest political writer of the age. The author of 'Common Sense' and Rights of Man, Paine helped make revolutions in America and France. But beyond his inspiring calls to action, Paine harbored a deeper political vision...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 GRASummary: Unlock mysteries and uncover lost history with the experts as they use yesteryear's technology to recreate five ancient engineering marvels and to discover what daily life was really like in these communities. Travel around the globe from China to Egypt and take a fresh, "hands-on" look at mankind's greatest cultures and civilizations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH Boston Video 2008
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SECSummary: The first season of this series examines the economies of being environmentally conscious in green building design. The first program, The green apple, uses New York City, particularly One Bryant Park and the Solaire, to demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can be a model of environmental responsibility. The second episode, Green for all, features architect and activist Sergio Palleroni...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by PBS Home Video 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV DESStrombeck, Janet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sun Designs 1981
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 624.3 STRMartin, George A.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 717 MARMartin, George A.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A.C. Hood 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 717 MARHerrick, Becky
Summary: " Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things! This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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Summary: "Simple text and photographs present the construction of a bridge, including information on the workers and equipment needed"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Macken 2009Keller, Shana
Summary: "Benjamin Banneker is known and admired for his work in science, mathematics, and astronomy. He was born free at a time in America, 1731, when most African Americans were slaves. At the age of 22 he built a strike clock based on his own drawings and using a pocket-knife"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BANDuke, Shirley Smith
Summary: "Have you ever looked up and seen a skyscraper or tower? How were these amazing structures built? It took thousands of years to create and perfect the technology needed to help these giants withstand the forces of nature. In this scientific text, students will learn all about famous skyscrapers and towers around the world and why they are considered engineering wonders!"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 720.48 DUKMartin, Jerome
Summary: This visually exciting lift-the-flap book charts the rise of an urban skyscraper, covering every stage of its construction - from safely demolishing its predecessor to hanging glass walls forty storeys up. With over 70 flaps to lift, revealing modern construction methods and showing how different tools and vehicles are used. Informative, fun and accessible lift-the-flap book which is a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM MartinHyde, Charles K.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wayne State University 1993
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 624.2 HYDCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: MI 624.2 HYDCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 624.2 HYD1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 624.2 HYD
Rastorfer, Darl.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2000
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 624.2 RASZettwoch, Dan
Summary: "Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624.2 ZETRoy, Robert L.
Summary: Timber Framing for the Rest of Us describes the timber framing methods used by most contractors, farmers and owner-builders—methods that use modern metal fasteners, special screws and common sense building principles to accomplish the same goal in much less time. And while there are many good books on traditional timber framing, this is the first to describe in depth these more common fastening...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Society Publishers 2004