Tunnels (Building Amazing Structures) - Softcover

Oxlade, Chris

 
9780431000978: Tunnels (Building Amazing Structures)

Synopsis

This updated edition asks some great questions. When did people first build tunnels? Where is the world's longest tunnel? What keeps tunnels from collapsing? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.

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About the Author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

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9780431109732: Building Amazing Structures: Tunnel (Cased)

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ISBN 10:  0431109737 ISBN 13:  9780431109732
Publisher: Raintree, 2000
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