La Pierre, Yvette.

Engineering the Great Wall of China / Yvette LaPierre. - 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. - Building by design. . - Building by design (Core Library (Firm)) .

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

The Great Wall of China, built in many sections over many centuries, is China's best-known landmark. Engineering the Great Wall of Chinaintroduces readers to the dynasties that constructed it, explores the construction techniques that were used, and looks at how the modern Chinese government is working to protect it for the future. 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.

ISBN: 9781532111679 1532111673

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Buildings--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Civil engineering--Juvenile literature.
Structural engineering--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Wall of China (China)--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 624