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Author:

Rajan, Rekha S., author.

Title:

Amazing landmarks / Rekha S. Rajan. / written by Rekha S. Rajan ; illustrated by Alex Asfour.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Scholastic Press,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

pages cm

Subject:

Civil engineering--Juvenile literature.
Building--Juvenile literature.
Structural engineering--Juvenile literature.
Historic buildings--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.
Monuments--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Architecture
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made

Other Authors:

Asfour, Alex, illustrator.

Notes:

"Discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures!"--Cover.

Contents:

The Great Wall of China (China, 220 CE) -- The Taj Mahal (Agra, India, 1653) -- Big Ben (London, England, 1859) -- The Statue of Liberty (New York City, United States, 1886) -- The Eiffel Tower (Paris, France, 1889) -- The Panama Canal (Panama, 1914) -- The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, United States, 1937) -- The Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia, 1973) -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, DC, United States, 1982) -- The Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2010).

Summary:

"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1338652494 : HRD
9781338652499 : HRD

LCCN:

2021034276

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