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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.

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"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

The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles

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      Publisher: Chicago Review Press
      Publication Date: 01/03/2000
      ISBN13: 9781556520808, 978-1556520808
      ISBN10: 1556520808

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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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