"Discover some big, beautiful buildings and learn about how and why they were built in this in-depth title. Incorporating architecture and geography elements, this cross-subject book will take readers on a trip around the globe to discover unique and interesting facts about the presented buildings. Buildings include castles and palaces, houses, ancient temples, tombs, theaters, museums, libraries, schools, hotels, towers, skyscrapers, and so much...

"Jacob Abbott was a well-known 19th century historian who wrote biographies on various ancient leaders, including this one about Alexander the Great. Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity's first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon's accomplishments,...

Cabin Style is all about good living in wild places of spectacular natural beauty. It's about how to bring texture and tone, color and flair, and coziness, comfort and originality to unique homes where altitude meets attitude. Cabin Style showcases the elements of refined cabin style by top designers in destination mountain resorts and pristine rural, rustic and mountain regions around the country. From Napa to Nashville and along the Rocky Mountain...

"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's most amazing bridges while explaining the engineering behind their creation. Includes activity, glossary, and index."

Applies cutting-edge forensic technology to the mystery of why the Titanic sank, analyzing how the ship was designed and constructed, discussing its vulnerabilities, and exploring the events of the night it sank.

Invites readers to watch workers dig, pour, pound, and bolt a skyscraper into existence.

With the backdrop of the ever-intriguing Andes mountains, Hugh Thomson explores the intoxicating history of the Inca people and their heartland. The author, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker and explorer, expertly weaves accounts of his own discoveries and brushes with danger with the history of those who preceded him-including the explorer Hiram Bingham, who discovered Machu Picchu; the twentieth century South American photographer, Martín Chambi;...

"The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Tunnels examines the engineering concepts that make these important structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience"--...

Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.