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The Great Pyramid of Giza

by Rebecca Stanborough
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This title explores and explains how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. The pyramid's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the pyramid was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the pyramid

  • Creators

  • Series

    Engineering Wonders

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2016

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781496650825

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781491482032
      • File size: 11628 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.3
    • Lexile® Measure: 850
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2016

      Gr 4-7-In a welcome change from the normal series approach, these titles place each featured structure into the context of its natural and cultural environments while discussing how it reflects the society that built it. Authors explain engineering concepts, challenges, and construction processes so clearly that readers will understand how engineers overcame seemingly impossible problems to design and build these magnificent structures. The texts include details from small-scale innovations, such as the inclusion of sticky rice in the mortar of the Great Wall to the large daunting challenges of building a bridge able to withstand the natural forces that buffet the San Francisco Bay. Illustrations are a mixture of drawings, period photos, and attractive contemporary images. VERDICT Good choice to introduce landmark structures and the engineering that made them possible.

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.3
  • Lexile® Measure:850
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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