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Slingerland, Janet

Engineering the Eiffel Tower

48 pp. | ABDO/Core Library | September, 2017 | Library ISBN 978-1-5321-1165-5 $22.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-6807-8950-8
(3) 4-6 Building by Design series. Each book in this engaging engineering-focused series describes the history and construction of a famous structure, and explains how the landmark is maintained today. Sidebars (some with prompts and website links) as well as photographs, drawings, and diagrams enhance each main text's four chapters. Each book includes "Straight to the Source" pages quoting a primary source, discussion questions throughout, and additional appended facts. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Building by Design titles: Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge, Engineering the Colosseum, Engineering the NYC Subway System, and Engineering the Eiffel Tower.
Reviewer: Janet Dawson

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