Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Furgang, Adam

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ABDO Publishing Company

Just the Series: Building by Design

Series and Publisher: Building by Design

Annotation: Introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors.

Genre: [Visual arts]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #155063

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 12/15/17

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-532-11373-0

ISBN 13: 978-1-532-11373-4

Dewey: 725.9709

LCCN: 2017946938

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Leaning Tower (Pisa, Italy). Juvenile literature.
Architecture, Romanesque. Juvenile literature.
Christian art and symbolism. Medieval, 500-1500. Juvenile literature.
Leaning Tower (Pisa, Italy).
Architecture, Romanesque.
Christian art and symbolism. Medieval, 500-1500.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

These books focus on four formidable architectural marvels constructed in diverse regions of the world. Each book details a specific building, giving an account of its unique purpose, history, design, construction, and modern use. Budding architects will find the series engaging. Stock photographs, diagrams, direct quotes, and sidebars provide clarity. "Fast Facts" and critical thinking questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Lexile: 810L

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors. 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.

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