Great Engineering: Building Tunnels / Building Skyscrapers / Building Bridges / Building Roads / Building Dikes and Levees / Building Dams

Great Engineering introduces students to the basic means and methods of civil engineers in addressing real-world problems. Each book walks students through each stage of construction, from realizing the opportunity to fix a problem, planning, and eventually implementation.Each Book Contains:Photographs of contemporary and historical building projectsDescriptions of the scientific principles at work in engineeringA step-by-step approach to problem solvingSTEM Connections:Science: Outlines basic mechanics and physics at work in constructionTechnology: Describes the functions of the many tools used to accomplish building projectsEngineering: Introduces students to the work of civil engineers