Download or read book Great Wall of China written by Carla Mooney and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Great Wall of China, readers will explore the use of super structures around the world and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, fascinating sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, a list of websites, and comprehension and extension questions. This series engages learners while also reinforcing concepts and helping them strengthen their reading comprehension skills
Download or read book The Great Wall of China written by Rebecca Stanborough and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title explores and explains how the Great Wall of China was built. The wall's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the wall was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the wall.
Download or read book Engineering the Great Wall of China written by Yvette Lapierre and published by Core Library. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Wall of China, built in many sections over many centuries, is China's best-known landmark. Engineering the Great Wall of China introduces readers to the dynasties that constructed it, explores the construction techniques that were used, and looks at how the modern Chinese government is working to protect it for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The Great Wall written by William Lindesay and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is arguably the greatest feat of civil engineering in history, and indisputably earth s largest single cultural relic: begun during the Qin Dynasty (around 208 BC) and completed nearly 1,800 years later during the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall of China spans more than 4,000 miles. At the dawn of the Beijing Olympics, the eyes of all the world are upon it. Two men who navigated every inch of the Wall have collaborated on a lavishly-illustrated tribute to this amazing structure. Michael Yamashita, an award-winning "National Geographic" photographer, spent a year shooting the Wall, its environs, and the people who live in its shadow, for the magazine. One hundred and sixty of his magnificent photos grace this volume, which features text by William Lindesay, who not only conducts tours of the Wall and spearheads the movement to preserve it, but has actually run its entire length. Broken into three sections, "The Great Wall" provides an overview that debunks myths and dishes up rare facts and figures, a comprehensive history that proceeds dynasty by dynasty through its construction, and an account of Lindesay s personal experiences of the Wall."
Download or read book The Great Wall Of China 221 BCE 1644 CE written by A.J.Kingston and published by A.J.Kingston. This book was released on 2023 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "The Great Wall of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE", a book bundle that delves into the 2,000 years of construction of the world-renowned Great Wall of China. Book 1, "The Great Wall and the Qin Dynasty: Uniting China Through Engineering", explores the earliest construction of the Great Wall and how it played a crucial role in the unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. Discover the engineering feats and techniques that were employed to construct this awe-inspiring wall. Book 2, "The Great Wall and the Han Dynasty: Cultural Flourishing and Expansion", takes you on a journey through the Han Dynasty's reign and the impact the Great Wall had on cultural exchange, economic development, and diplomatic ties. Learn about the strategic value and limitations of the Great Wall in protecting Han borders, its role in military strategy, and how it shaped later dynasties' military and border defense policies. Book 3, "The Great Wall and the Ming Dynasty: Legacy and Preservation", explores the Ming Dynasty's innovations in Great Wall design and architecture, including its watchtowers, fortifications, and garrison system. Discover the social and economic impacts of Great Wall construction on local communities, and the Ming Great Wall's significance in repelling nomadic invasions and insurrections. Finally, learn about the challenges and strategies for preserving and conserving the Great Wall for future generations. With "The Great Wall of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE", you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Great Wall's historical, cultural, and engineering significance. This book bundle is perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich heritage and legacy of one of the world's greatest wonders. Order now and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China!
Download or read book Great Wall of China written by Rebecca Stanborough and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2016-02-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The titles in this series explore and explain how wonders of the ancient and modern worlds were built. Each book covers the construction of each structure in terms of the engineering process and includes why each structure was built. The books describe the design stages and technologies used during construction and explain the design changes or problems builders faced along the way.
Download or read book The Great Wall Of China written by A. J. Kingston and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "The Great Wall of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE", a book bundle that delves into the 2,000 years of construction of the world-renowned Great Wall of China. Book 1, "The Great Wall and the Qin Dynasty: Uniting China Through Engineering", explores the earliest construction of the Great Wall and how it played a crucial role in the unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. Discover the engineering feats and techniques that were employed to construct this awe-inspiring wall. Book 2, "The Great Wall and the Han Dynasty: Cultural Flourishing and Expansion", takes you on a journey through the Han Dynasty's reign and the impact the Great Wall had on cultural exchange, economic development, and diplomatic ties. Learn about the strategic value and limitations of the Great Wall in protecting Han borders, its role in military strategy, and how it shaped later dynasties' military and border defense policies. Book 3, "The Great Wall and the Ming Dynasty: Legacy and Preservation", explores the Ming Dynasty's innovations in Great Wall design and architecture, including its watchtowers, fortifications, and garrison system. Discover the social and economic impacts of Great Wall construction on local communities, and the Ming Great Wall's significance in repelling nomadic invasions and insurrections. Finally, learn about the challenges and strategies for preserving and conserving the Great Wall for future generations. With "The Great Wall of China: 221 BCE - 1644 CE", you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Great Wall's historical, cultural, and engineering significance. This book bundle is perfect for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich heritage and legacy of one of the world's greatest wonders. Order now and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China!
Download or read book The Great Wall of China written by Don Nardo and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of years ago, the Chinese wanted to build a defensive wall. Millions of workers throughout China created the largest human-made structure in history. Today it is one of the top engineering marvels in the world. Correlates with STEM instruction. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.
Download or read book Yi Min s Great Wall written by Engineering is Elementary and published by Museum of Science, Boston. This book was released on 2005 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yi Min, a young girl living outside of Beijing, China, has a problem. A hungry bunny has started munching on the plants in her classroom garden. A trip to the Great Wall of China inspires Yi Min to enlist the help of her friend Chen in building a Great Wall of their very own. Grandfather, a former materials engineer, tells Yi Min about the materials he developed in his work. Yi Min begins to explore the properties of earth materials, and she realizes that not all materials are created equal when it comes to building a wall. Together, Yi Min and Chen design and build a bunny-proof solution for the school garden.
Download or read book Great Wall of China written by Vanessa Black and published by Pogo. This book was released on 2017 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Great Wall of China. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
Download or read book To Engineer is Human written by Henry Petroski and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Though ours is an age of high technology, the essence of what engineering is and what engineers do is not common knowledge. Even the most elementary of principles upon which great bridges, jumbo jets, or super computers are built are alien concepts to many. This is so in part because engineering as a human endeavor is not yet integrated into our culture and intellectual tradition. And while educators are currently wrestling with the problem of introducing technology into conventional academic curricula, thus better preparing today’s students for life in a world increasingly technological, there is as yet no consensus as to how technological literacy can best be achieved. " I believe, and I argue in this essay, that the ideas of engineering are in fact in our bones and part of our human nature and experience. Furthermore, I believe that an understanding and an appreciation of engineers and engineering can be gotten without an engineering or technical education. Thus I hope that the technologically uninitiated will come to read what I have written as an introduction to technology. Indeed, this book is my answer to the questions 'What is engineering?' and 'What do engineers do?'" - Henry Petroski, To Engineer is Human
Download or read book The Great Wall of China written by Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of the Great Wall of China and important people. *Includes ancient accounts and descriptions of the construction of the Great Wall of China. *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. "This territory is occupied by wandering tribes of heathen, who eat such people as they can catch, and for this reason no one enters their country or attempts to travel there. I saw nobody in this city who had been to the Great Wall, or who knew anybody who had been there." - Ibn Batuta, Moroccan explorer, c. 1345 The Great Wall of China is perhaps the wonder of the world that has most captured the human imagination, and as the quotes about it indicate, the wall has acquired special significance even outside of China. The places and ways in which it has taken hold vary greatly, but one thing is certain: the Great Wall of China is as amazing as it is mysterious, and it's as mundane as it is magical. Naturally, the Wall has become the most recognizable symbol of China, used for both aggrandizement and criticism. Nationalists see it as a symbol of China's peaceful nature, engineering capability, and historic longevity, while detractors see the Wall as the embodiment of China's backwardness, closed-mindedness, and hubris. While history allots arguments for the claims of each side, both of them are colored by Great Wall mythology and current geopolitical concerns. Though the wall can symbolize all of these things about China, it is important to remember that the many long walls. upon some of which the current landmark was constructed, were put up by specific people for specific purposes. The first step to a more accurate conception of the Wall is getting a better understanding of its name, because "The Great Wall of China" is a misleading label. More accurately, it may be called the "Great Walls of China," for several dynasties beginning early in Chinese history built fortifications of some kind, usually to the north. These constructions were alternately expanded, connected, dismantled, or neglected, depending on the circumstances and preferences of those in charge. In fact, the Chinese name wan li chang cheng gets closer to capturing the true nature of the wall(s). The name literally means 10,000-1/2 kilometers-long-wall, because 10,000 in Chinese is often shorthand for "many." The walls, measured separately and added up, actually span over 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles), according to a 2007 government survey, a figure that includes all the known walls from all the dynasties without regard to current condition (even walls that have not stood for centuries were included). What this number explains more than anything is that the story of the Great Wall is very complex and closely tied to the whole of Chinese history, so parsing fact from fiction and rumor is tricky. The Great Wall of China: The History of China's Most Famous Landmark comprehensively looks at the history behind the wall and its construction. Along with pictures, you will learn about the Great Wall like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book A History Of The Great Wall Of China written by Ai Jing and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Wall of China is the world's largest military defense structure. It towers and meanders along mountain ranges, constructed more than 2,000 years ago. It was made more brilliant by the numerous wars, power struggles, successive dynasties, political and economic historical events influencing imperial China for over 2,000 years.The everlasting value of the Great Wall comes from the architecture, with its components of the wall, gates, towns, garrisons, and signal towers, along with their artistic elements. It also derives fame from the countless classical works of poetry, folk literature, theater and storytelling written about it by rulers, soldiers, literati and famous poets.This book is among the most systematic and comprehensive works on the Great Wall. It conveys to the reader content in language that is clear and straightforward. It traces the history of the Great Wall's origin, including the initial Period of construction for multiple defensive walls, the era of overall transformation, the Period of the partial expansion and the Period of overall maintenance. The readers will obtain a clear and comprehensive view of the overall picture of the Great Wall and its history from this book.Published by SCPG Publishing Corporation and distributed by World Scientific for all markets except China
Download or read book Building the Great Wall of China written by Allison Lassieur and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explores various perspectives on the process of building the Great Wall of China. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--
Download or read book The Great Wall of China written by Lesley A. DuTemple and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the building of the various pieces of the Great Wall of China, with details of how the walls were built through the ages.
Download or read book Great Wall of China written by Carla Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For thousands of years, the Great Wall of China has stretched across China's Northern provinces. It winds like a giant, sleeping dragon from the Pacific coast in the east to the Gobi Desert in the west. But it's not the only wall in China. Learn abou the buidling techniques used, the empires who constructed them, and what their pruposes were over the centuries in this informative book. Put your walking shoes on and get ready to explore all the interesting facts and wonders of the Great Wall of China!"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Yi Min written by Araceli Ortiz and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yi Min, a girl who lives in China, learns about the Great Wall of China in school. She tells her classmates that her Grandfather is a materials engineer who is helping repair parts of the Great Wall that are crumbling.
