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:	9781484637500
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Heinemann Young Engineers Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.20(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? 4

Footings and Foundations 6

Beams and Joists 10

Columns 18

X-Braces and Shear Walls 22

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

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.