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Building math / by John Perritano.

Author/creator Perritano, John
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoNew York, N.Y. : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, ©2009.
Description32 pages : illustrations (mostly color), map ; 26 cm.
Subject(s)
Engineering mathematics--Juvenile literature.
Engineering mathematics--Experiments --Juvenile literature.
Series Math alive
Math alive. ^A1016588
Contents Ancient structures: Egyptian pyramids -- Birth of geometry -- Great Wall of China -- Parthenon -- Skyscrapers and bridges: Sears Tower -- Brooklyn Bridge -- Golden Gate Bridge -- Water wonders: Hoover Dam -- Chunnel -- Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Abstract This book tells you all about how mathematical concepts are used to build some of the most amazing building and structures around the world.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008014559
ISBN9780761432104
ISBN0761432108

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