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Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters
Readers examine 20 engineering disasters from ancient times through the 21st century with this unique resource. It empowers students to learn the background to the disaster and provides the opportunity to examine what went wrong. Some of the disasters surveyed include the colossus of Rhodes, Fidenae Stadium collapse, Leaning Tower of Pisa, the unsinkable Titanic, the Hindenburg, Exxon Valdez, Paris Airport collapse, and more.
It's hands-on science with a capital "E"—for engineering.
Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London's infamous "Fryscraper" in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history, from the bestselling author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science.
Each engineering disaster includes a simple, exciting experiment or two using everyday household items to explain the underlying science and put learning into action. Understand the Titanic's demise by sinking an ice-cube-tray ocean liner in the bathtub. Stomp on a tube of toothpaste to demonstrate what happens to non-Newtonian fluids under pressure—and how a ruptured tank sent a tsunami of molasses through the streets of Boston in 1919.
From why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans to the fatal design flaw in the Sherman tank, here's a book of science at its most riveting.
Irresponsible and science are not words that should be used together! But, in this case, it works and works well. At the heart of this series is the idea that children take a break from their day-to-day responsibilities to engage in scientific exploration and discovery. The experiments are safe, well thought out, and fully explained! Household or easily sourced items are required. Parental oversight is also suggested for the activities.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Workman Publishing Company |
Grades: | 4-8 |
ISBN: | 9780761183945 |
Length in Inches: | 9.4375 |
Width in Inches: | 5.75 |
Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |