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Bridges
Bridge the world and meet the brilliant designers who dared to extend road and railways with ingenious but sometimes flawed designs. From the Golden Gate to the Brooklyn Bridge to some of Europe’s groundbreaking spans, you’ll explore dozens of monumental engineering feats. |
Domes
Why did George Washington demand a dome over the Capitol Building? Tour the world and trace the 2000-year history of domes. From the Houston Astrodome (the "Eighth Wonder of the World") to Rome’s St. Peter’s Cathedral, to the geodesic domes of Buckminster, Domes introduces the ingenious designers, recounts rarely told heroic stories, and reveals amazing triumphs. |
Dams
See how changing the course of rivers changed the course of history. From the massive Aswan to the top of the Hoover Dam, you'll meet the courageous and ambitious builders, relive the deadly disasters, and discover the little-known personal triumphs and tragedies behind the greatest dams ever built. |
Skyscrapers
Travel to some of the world’s most incredible skylines and discover the amazing stories of Skyscrapers—from France's Gothic cathedrals, to Chicago’s record-setting Sears Tower, and get a futuristic look at the towers of tomorrow. |
Tunnels
How do tunnels stay dry under water? Who dug the first tunnels? Go underground with award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay (The Way Things Work) and get an amazing look at tunnels through spectacular film footage, little-known facts and dramatic recreations. From ancient Rome to the remarkable Channel Tunnel, Tunnels introduces courageous engineers, relives deadly disasters, and reveals little-known personal triumphs and tragedies. |
Thinking Big and Building Small
A fun, hands-on way for kids to learn the secrets of superstructures. Explore the greatest manmade wonders of the world and discover how designers overcome engineering challenges, then build your own mini-structures using only common, everyday materials. Includes printed instructions to accompany the 5 hands-on building activities. |