Engineering the Great Wall of China /

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by La Pierre, Yvette.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Building by design. Physical details: 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Buildings --Miscellanea --Juvenile literature. | Civil engineering --Juvenile literature. | Structural engineering --Miscellanea --Juvenile literature. | Great Wall of China (China) --Design and construction --Juvenile literature. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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West Royalty Elementary School NF HC 624 LAP Available

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.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.