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Art of Construction

	$14.95	Item# BK-ARTCNST
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Get a fascinating overview of the science of architecture! This book has cool hands-on activities like making a "steel" beam out of paper, a truss bridge from popsicle sticks, and a paper dome that can support five pounds! The 15 chapters of easy-to-follow text cover the architectural terms and physics principles behind tents, beams, construction materials, foundations, the effects of earthquakes and tornadoes, bridges (made of rope, sticks, and stones), shape and strength, roofs, and more.

This books has detailed black and white illustrations. The first chapter is about development of man "from cave to skyscraper." You'll need to supply mostly household items. 149 pp. Ages 10-15.

Subtitled Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects by Mario Salvadori.