Download or read book Reference Guide to Famous Engineering Landmarks of the World written by Lawrence Berlow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 650 landmarks are covered, ranging from ancient monuments such as Stonehenge, to contemporary engineering feats such as the World Trade Center in New York City. The concisely-written entries describe when the landmark was built, who built it, why it was built, its dimensions, how it was constructed, and any problems encountered during construction. Additional features include: numerous photographs; biographies of important builders and designers; glossary; chronology of dates in civil engineering from 3000 BC to the present; listings of tallest buildings, longest bridges, and highest dams, and a geographical index which locates the structures by country.
Download or read book The Most Famous Landmarks in the World written by Samuel John and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will introduce your kids to global landmarks in a way that will instantly hook them to want to learn more and travel the world as they appreciate human ingenuity, commitment, and diversity!
Download or read book Famous Monuments and Landmarks of the World written by Hanna Joy and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behold the MOST ENCHANTING Activity and Coloring Book for Kids and Adults, ideal for: - Increasing creativity: Coloring is an amazing way to stimulate imagination and inspire kids to come up with new ideas. So, sharpen those pencils and let the coloring games begin. - Having loads of fun: Take out your coloring pencils, grab your hot cocoa, one of those delicious gingerbread house mom made, and let the fun begin! - Some good, clean, tech-free entertainment: Finally, you can give your gadgets a well-deserved break. What makes this book the PERFECT Present for Adults & Kids of all ages? - 50 Unique Designs: Monuments and Landmarks, just waiting to be completed and filled with color. For each design, you have an example to inspire you! - Facts about the Famous Monuments and Landmarks. - Amazingly made kids & toddler coloring book using only high-quality paper. - Great gift idea for color & holiday-loving people. - Has the perfect paperback size to take it with you anywhere and everywhere: 102 pages at 8.5″ x 11″, it fits in your backpack or laptop bag. Getting the IDEAL GIFT for color-loving adults and toddlers has never been simpler! Buy with confidence for your kids, friends, or even for yourself, buy with joy, and buy "Famous Monuments & Landmarks - Vol 2".
Download or read book Landmarks of the World written by Bill Price and published by Hachette Digital. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Famous Monuments and Landmarks of the World written by Hanna Joy and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behold the MOST ENCHANTING Activity and Coloring Book for Kids and Adults, ideal for: - Increasing creativity: Coloring is an amazing way to stimulate imagination and inspire kids to come up with new ideas. So, sharpen those pencils and let the coloring games begin. - Having loads of fun: Take out your coloring pencils, grab your hot cocoa, one of those delicious gingerbread house mom made, and let the fun begin! - Some good, clean, tech-free entertainment: Finally, you can give your gadgets a well-deserved break. What makes this book the PERFECT Present for Adults & Kids of all ages? - 50 Unique Designs: Monuments and Landmarks, just waiting to be completed and filled with color. For each design, you have an example to inspire you! - Facts about the Famous Monuments and Landmarks. - Amazingly made kids & toddler coloring book using only high-quality paper. - Great gift idea for color & holiday-loving people. - Has the perfect paperback size to take it with you anywhere and everywhere: 102 pages at 8.5″ x 11″, it fits in your backpack or laptop bag. Getting the IDEAL GIFT for color-loving toddlers has never been simpler! Buy with confidence for your kids, friends, or even for yourself, buy with joy, and buy "Famous Monuments & Landmarks".
Download or read book Ben s Dream written by Chris Van Allsburg and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1982 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. "The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective".--"Publishers Weekly".
Download or read book Famous Landmarks Coloring Book written by Thy Nguyen and published by . This book was released on 2024-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for a fun and educational way to explore famous landmarks around the world, the Famous Landmarks Coloring Book is a great choice for both adults and kids. This coloring book features maps of the world's continents, with famous monuments from each region to color in. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting the Famous Landmarks Coloring Book: Educational value: By coloring in famous landmarks, you'll learn about different cultures and historical events. The maps included in the coloring book also provide an opportunity to learn more about geography and the different regions of the world. Relaxing activity: Coloring has been shown to be a relaxing activity that can help reduce stress and anxiety. It's a great way to unwind after a long day or to take a break from staring at screens. Fun for all ages: Whether you're a kid or an adult, coloring can be a fun and engaging activity. The Famous Landmarks Coloring Book is designed to appeal to both kids and adults, so you can enjoy it with your family or on your own. Quality illustrations: The illustrations in the coloring book are high quality and accurately depict famous landmarks from around the world. You'll enjoy coloring in famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Statue of Liberty. Overall, the Famous Landmarks Coloring Book is a great choice for anyone who loves to learn and wants to explore the world's famous landmarks in a fun and creative way.
Download or read book Let s Learn about the WORLD Famous Monuments and Landmarks Coloring Book for Kids and Adults written by Hanna Joy and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behold the MOST ENCHANTING Activity and Coloring Book for Kids and Adults, ideal for: - Increasing creativity: Coloring is an amazing way to stimulate imagination and inspire kids to come up with new ideas. So, sharpen those pencils and let the coloring games begin. - Having loads of fun: Take out your coloring pencils, grab your hot cocoa, one of those delicious gingerbread house mom made, and let the fun begin! - Some good, clean, tech-free entertainment: Finally, you can give your gadgets a well-deserved break. What makes this book the PERFECT Present for Adults & Kids of all ages? - 50 Unique Designs: Monuments and Landmarks, just waiting to be completed and filled with color. For each design, you have an example to inspire you! - Facts about the Famous Monuments and Landmarks. - Amazingly made kids & toddler coloring book using only high-quality paper. - Great gift idea for color & holiday-loving people. - Has the perfect paperback size to take it with you anywhere and everywhere: 104 pages at 8.5″ x 11″, it fits in your backpack or laptop bag. Getting the IDEAL GIFT for color-loving toddlers has never been simpler! Buy with confidence for your kids, friends, or even for yourself, buy with joy, and buy "Let's Learn About the World: Vol 1".
Download or read book Let s Learn about the WORLD Famous Monuments and Landmarks Coloring Book for Kids and Adults written by Hanna Joy and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behold the MOST ENCHANTING Activity and Coloring Book for Kids and Adults, ideal for: - Increasing creativity: Coloring is an amazing way to stimulate imagination and inspire kids to come up with new ideas. So, sharpen those pencils and let the coloring games begin. - Having loads of fun: Take out your coloring pencils, grab your hot cocoa, one of those delicious gingerbread house mom made, and let the fun begin! - Some good, clean, tech-free entertainment: Finally, you can give your gadgets a well-deserved break. What makes this book the PERFECT Present for Adults & Kids of all ages? - 50 Unique Designs: Monuments and Landmarks, just waiting to be completed and filled with color. For each design, you have an example to inspire you! - Facts about the Famous Monuments and Landmarks. - Amazingly made kids & toddler coloring book using only high-quality paper. - Great gift idea for color & holiday-loving people. - Has the perfect paperback size to take it with you anywhere and everywhere: 106 pages at 8.5″ x 11″, it fits in your backpack or laptop bag. Getting the IDEAL GIFT for color-loving toddlers has never been simpler! Buy with confidence for your kids, friends, or even for yourself, buy with joy, and buy "Let's Learn About the World: Vol 2".
Download or read book The Most Famous Landmarks of New York City written by Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the construction of each landmark by those who worked on it. *Includes bibliographies for further reading *Includes a table of contents Of all the great cities in the world, few personify their country like New York City. As America's largest city and best known immigration gateway into the country, the Big Apple represents the beauty, diversity and sheer strength of the United States, a global financial center that has enticed people chasing the "American Dream" for centuries. New York City has countless landmarks and tourist spots, but few are as old or as associated with the city as the Brooklyn Bridge, the giant suspension bridge that spans nearly 1,600 feet as it connects lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. Indeed, the bridge is so old that Manhattan and Brooklyn represented the largest and third largest cities in America at the time of its construction, and the East River posed a formidable enough challenge that taking a ferry across could be dangerous. Among America's countless monuments and landmarks, none embody the principles of the nation quite like Lady Liberty, the colossal statue that stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. A gift from the French that was built and transported in the late 19th century, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of the United States' guaranty of individual freedom, and its location took on added meaning as it welcomed millions of immigrants sailing across the Atlantic to nearby Ellis Island. When Central Park was designed, it was an ambitious project on an almost unprecedented affair. As serene as Central Park is today, it's hard to imagine that its creation was an entirely manmade affair consisting of dynamite blasts, tons of imported topsoil, and the labor of thousands of workers. Before the area's transformation, the land was swampy terrain used by impoverished squatters and people who let their livestock roam the grounds, but after nearly 15 years of work, the metamorphosis was nearly complete. Like Manhattan itself, Grand Central Station, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday, manages to be both historic and modern. Built upon the site of a former railroad depot, the current structure and layout was phased in over the course of nearly a decade in the early 20th century. Whereas the first railroad stations depressed the value of land nearby in the 19th century, the location of Grand Central was a boon that actually helped bring about construction all across Midtown, including the nearby Chrysler Building, thereby serving to transform the cityscape altogether. It's no surprise that New Yorkers have always wanted to construct the biggest and best structures possible, even in the early 1930s at the height of the Great Depression. Indeed, those years produced the Empire State Building, which remains the city's most iconic building, but New York's most famous skyscraper wouldn't have been possible without the Chrysler Building, a landmark in its own right that was the tallest building in the world for nearly a year before its more famous counterpart's completion. In fact, the spirit of competition between the groups working on the two buildings helped ensure that both look like they do today, and the Chrysler Building only reached the height it did because a large skyscraper at 40 Wall Street was also trying to claim the mantle of tallest building at the same time. The Most Famous Landmarks of New York City chronicles the story of how the Big Apple's greatest landmarks came to be. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about New York City's most famous landmarks like never before.
Download or read book Famous Landmarks and Iconic Buildings of the World Color Your Way from Rome to Beijing written by Landmarks Coloring Books and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your own creative spin on renowned architectural masterpieces! Landmarks of the World lets you color in famous religious buildings, museums, seats of government and commerce, castles, and more across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. From the the ancient Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, to the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York, every single creation is inspirational. A concise description with fascinating facts about the structure's design and history accompanies each illustration.
Download or read book Monuments written by Judith Dupré and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning, bestselling author of Skyscrapers, Churches, and Bridges comes a stunning visual history that serves as a tribute to classic American landmarks.
Download or read book Famous American Landmarks written by Ryder Shava and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers learn about famous American landmarks through the use of vibrant photographs and descriptive text. America’s most iconic structures and monuments are brought to life in this nonfiction narrative reader. This nonfiction title is paired with the fiction title When I Sat in Lincoln's Lap.
Download or read book Where in the World Famous Buildings and Landmarks Then and Now Geography Book for Kids Children s Explore the World Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can identify all these landmarks, then half of the job is already done. The other half is in locating where in the world these landmarks are found. You will need to know your geography to do that. It’s okay if you don’t know much now. This book will help you refine your knowledge in the subject. Good luck!
Download or read book The Statue of Liberty written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the construction by newspapers and men who worked on the Statue of Liberty *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "[A] masterpiece of the human spirit [that] endures as a highly potent symbol-inspiring contemplation, debate and protest-of ideals such as liberty, peace, human rights, abolition of slavery, democracy and opportunity." - The UNESCO "Statement of Significance" describing the Statue of Liberty Among America's countless monuments and landmarks, none embody the principles of the nation quite like Lady Liberty, the colossal statue that stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. A gift from the French that was built and transported in the late 19th century, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of the United States' guaranty of individual freedom, and its location took on added meaning as it welcomed millions of immigrants sailing across the Atlantic to nearby Ellis Island. As one incoming Greek immigrant remembered, "I saw the Statue of Liberty. And I said to myself, 'Lady, you're such a beautiful! [sic] You opened your arms and you get all the foreigners here. Give me a chance to prove that I am worth it, to do something, to be someone in America.' And always that statue was on my mind." People around the world are instantly familiar with the statue today, whether from seeing pictures or depictions of it or actually visiting it and going inside, but the story of its construction is just as fascinating. Conceived as a monument that would commemorate the crucial alliance between America and France, the statue was a massive undertaking, from fundraising to the construction of the sculpture and a pedestal. The project took several years and a precarious transport of the statue's pieces across the Atlantic to New York, where it was officially dedicated in 1886 and celebrated with a ticker tape parade. Even before that, the statue was so famous on both sides of the Atlantic that the head and torch had been displayed at various exhibits prior to the completion of the statue. Ironically, given the widespread fame of the Statue of Liberty, its history was turbulent and controversial. While those who conceived of the statue had a difficult time securing the funding, there were arguments over where the statue should go, and how everything from the pedestal to the statue itself should be built. In hindsight, it seems like a foregone conclusion that one of America's most famous monuments would be completed, but it would actually take almost 15 years for the Statue of Liberty to be designed, constructed, and completed, and the lion's share of the credit would go not to Americans but to dedicated French artists and engineers who pushed on with the work against major obstacles and heavy odds. The Statue of Liberty: The History and Legacy of America's Most Famous Statue chronicles the design and construction of Lady Liberty. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Statue of Liberty like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book The Eiffel Tower written by Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the construction written by Gustave Eiffel and others*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"Being the most striking manifestation of the art of metal structures by which our engineers have shown in Europe, it is one of the most striking of our modern national genius." - Gustave EiffelIt's the home of kings, emperors, and aristocrats, and the home of the Champs-�lys�es, the Bastille, the Louvre and the salons that fueled the Enlightenment. For foreigners like Benjamin Franklin, it was the most beautiful city in the world, and millions of people still visit those same sites every year. Known as the "City of Light," Paris seamlessly blends its rich past with all the trappings of a modern city, and the city's features and qualities are taken for granted today, but Paris was not always that way. In fact, it took nearly half a century of redesigning the city during the 19th century to transform it into the city it is today. Paris's expansion also required new monuments, administrative buildings, and other public buildings. The urban renewal of Paris coincided with the Neoclassicism movement in art and architecture that had taken hold across Europe, which incorporated the classical architecture of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. All over Paris, builders constructed marble colored buildings with arches, pillars, domes, and neoclassical art that used the themes of antiquity.Fittingly, the construction of the Eiffel Tower for the 1889 World's Fair was a capstone of sorts to the reconstruction of Paris, and it remains one of the world's most famous and visited landmarks. Designed as an entrance to the fair, the Eiffel Tower, soaring over 1,050 feet into the air, was an architectural wonder that served as the world's tallest man-made object for over 40 years. As its designer, Gustave Eiffel, put it, "It seems to me that [if] it had no other rationale than to show that we are not simply the country of entertainers, but also that of engineers and builders called from across the world to build bridges, viaducts, stations and major monuments of modern industry, the Eiffel Tower deserves to be treated with consideration."Though it may be hard to believe today, the Eiffel Tower was initially met with derision by many Frenchmen, some of whom compared it to the Tower of Babel and complained that the "useless and monstrous" structure would obscure treasures such as Notre Dame. In response to such criticisms, Eiffel himself pointed out, "Can one think that because we are engineers, beauty does not preoccupy us or that we do not try to build beautiful, as well as solid and long lasting structures? Aren't the genuine functions of strength always in keeping with unwritten conditions of harmony? ... Besides, there is an attraction, a special charm in the colossal to which ordinary theories of art do not apply."It's safe to say that Eiffel was correct. Each year, millions of people refute those original notions by riding to the top and making it the most visited paid monument in the entire world. Indeed, the Eiffel Tower has welcomed over 250 million visitors in less than 130 years. Eiffel had the good fortune of being vindicated in his lifetime, and as he once joked, "I ought to be jealous of the tower. She is more famous than I am." The Eiffel Tower: The History of Paris' Most Famous Landmark traces the history of the landmark from its construction to the present day. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Eiffel Tower like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book Manmade Wonders of the World written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover and explore the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures ever created by humans. From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, from the Great Wall of China to the Burj Khalifa, Manmade Wonders of the World plots a continent-by-continent journey around the world, exploring and charting the ingenuity and imagination used by different cultures to create iconic buildings. This truly global approach reveals how humans have tackled similar challenges - such as keeping the enemy out or venerating their gods - in vastly different parts of the world. As writer, historian, and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank writes in his foreword, "reading this book is like taking a journey through the world not only of the present but also of the past, because the roots of many wonders lie in antiquity." By combining breathtaking photography with 3D cutaway artworks, floorplans, and other illustrations, the hidden details and engineering innovations that make each building remarkable are revealed. Featuring the most visited monuments in the world - such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, and Machu Picchu - as well as some hidden gems, Manmade Wonders of the World can help you to map out the trip of a lifetime or simply be enjoyed as a celebration of the world that humans have built over thousands of years.
