Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.

About the Author
Mario Salvadori, author of Why Buildings Stand Up and many other books, was an internationally known architect, mathematician, and teacher whose career spanned more than 60 years. A long-time resident of New York City, Dr. Salvadori died in June, 1997.

Reviews
"A top choice for serious architecture students." -- School Library Journal
"An extraordinary book." -- Chicago Tribune
"Loaded with projects, this book introduces maturing minds to the principles that guide architects and engineers as they design and construct buildings and bridges." -- School Shop



Book Information
ISBN 9781556520808
Author Mario Salvadori
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Chicago Review Press
Publisher Chicago Review Press
Weight(grams) 353g