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Building by Design series.
These books focus on four formidable architectural marvels constructed in diverse regions of the world. Each book details a specific building, giving an account of its unique purpose, history, design, construction, and modern use. Budding architects will find the series engaging. Stock photographs, diagrams, direct quotes, and sidebars provide clarity. "Fast Facts" and critical thinking questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Building by Design titles: Engineering the Space Needle, Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Engineering Burj Khalifa, and Engineering the Taj Mahal.
48 pp.
| Rosen
| March, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4488-1267-7$26.50
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Incredibly Disgusting Food series.
The authors straightforwardly examine junk food ingredients and discuss their negative health effects on both children and adults. The volumes are useful without being too preachy; there's definitely an agenda here, but there's no arguing with the solid, convincing facts (sensationalized titles and gross photos of rotting teeth--Carbonated--and toes--Salty--aside). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Incredibly Disgusting Food titles: Carbonated Beverages, Salty and Sugary Snacks, Fake Foods, and Mystery Meat.
48 pp.
| Rosen
| March, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4488-1266-0$26.50
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Incredibly Disgusting Food series.
The authors straightforwardly examine junk food ingredients and discuss their negative health effects on both children and adults. The volumes are useful without being too preachy; there's definitely an agenda here, but there's no arguing with the solid, convincing facts (sensationalized titles and gross photos of rotting teeth--Carbonated--and toes--Salty--aside). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Incredibly Disgusting Food titles: Carbonated Beverages, Salty and Sugary Snacks, Fake Foods, and Mystery Meat.