Building Structures and Towers

by Tammy Enz

Overview

Uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young readers explore real-life structure and tower engineering projects, including the science behind how these buildings are planned and built.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484637463
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Heinemann Young Engineers Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.69(w) x 8.69(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.

Table of Contents

What is a structure? — Footings and foundations — Beams and joists — Columns — X-braces and shear walls.

Interviews

Explores engineering projects for young readers including the science behind how these structures and vehicles are planned and built, and real-life examples included. Covers U.S. Next Generation Science standards and National Science Education Standards.