Highways

by Chris Bowman

Overview

Drivers who need to quickly get from one place to another use highways! In this title for emergent readers, the construction, materials, and science of highways are presented in a straightforward way with simple text, crisp photos, and engaging special features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626178236
Publisher:	Bellwether Media
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Everyday Engineering Series
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Highways? 4

Types of Highways 10

How Do Highways Work? 16

Glossary 22

To Learn More 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
K-Gr 3—Each book in this set covers the engineering behind a different type of structure and uses infographics to point out the features of a famous example of each. Various bridges, dams, highways, roller coasters, skyscrapers, and stadiums from around the world are shown in clear photos. Labels make connections with glossary terms, which appear in bold print within the text. There are also diagrams of the forces acting on each structure. Current trends, such as the use of dams for hydroelectric power or how the highways of today compare to the roads used for a horse and buggy in the past, and possible future advances are also discussed. VERDICT A solid addition to STEM collections. These titles will appeal to fans of construction books.

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