Super Structures
By Samone Bos
How did ancient builders create astonishing structures that still leave experts wondering?
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What is Super Structures about?
Discover the stories behind some of the world’s most astonishing buildings and engineering achievements. Explore ancient fortresses, grand palaces, mysterious temples, daring bridges and towering skyscrapers, from Machu Picchu to the Burj Dubai. Detailed photographs, diagrams, blueprints and fold-out pages reveal how these structures were designed, built and used. Packed with fascinating facts, measurements and ingenious construction details, this book offers a close-up look at the remarkable ideas, materials and skills that have shaped the places people live and visit.
About the author
Samone Bos is a children’s author and editor who creates lively books full of fascinating facts, mysteries and discoveries. Her well-known titles include The History Book, Take Me Back and Rock Box Mystery. Samone’s writing helps young readers explore the past, solve clues and learn about the world in an exciting, enjoyable way.
Pages
96 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2008
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