Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa |
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| Author:
| Furgang, Adam |
| Series title: | Building by Design Set 2 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5321-5159-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2017 |
| Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $34.22 |
Book Description:
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
More DescriptionThe Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.