How to Build an Igloo
How to Build an Igloo
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Zusammenfassung
How are the ice blocks of igloos so perfectly formed and fitted, and able, it’s been said, to withstand the weight of a polar bear?
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How to Build an Igloo by Norbert E Yankielun
How are the ice blocks of igloos so perfectly formed and fitted, and able, its been said, to withstand the weight of a polar bear?
"A wonderfully illustrated guide to making snow sheltersHow to build with snow, how to work with snow rather than against it, and what not to do. Amazingly informative, succinct and fun. This book is the kind of expert you dream of." -- CoolTools
"[T]he must-have book of the season on building snow domes." -- Architect
"Touching on everything from snow science to structural physics…[E]qually suited to the serious explorer and the backyard builder." -- Mike Chino - Ready Made
"[W]himsical illustrated guide." -- Science News
"[T]his fun instruction book seems fit for both armchair travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike." -- Desert Living
"[W]ell written with useful illustrations." -- The Salt Lake Tribune
"My favorite tip: Start by making a snow angel for an idea of the minimum diameter needed for your igloo." -- Jarrett Smith - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"Any collection located in an area that gets winter snow will relish this fun, appealing title!" -- The California Bookwatch
"[T]he must-have book of the season on building snow domes." -- Architect
"Touching on everything from snow science to structural physics…[E]qually suited to the serious explorer and the backyard builder." -- Mike Chino - Ready Made
"[W]himsical illustrated guide." -- Science News
"[T]his fun instruction book seems fit for both armchair travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike." -- Desert Living
"[W]ell written with useful illustrations." -- The Salt Lake Tribune
"My favorite tip: Start by making a snow angel for an idea of the minimum diameter needed for your igloo." -- Jarrett Smith - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"Any collection located in an area that gets winter snow will relish this fun, appealing title!" -- The California Bookwatch
Norbert E. Yankielun, PhD, is a former research engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cold Regions Laboratory in New Hampshire. In his spare time, he conducts igloo-building workshops, which draw hundreds. His Web site is www.DoctorWhy.com.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9780393732153 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393732150 |
| Titel | How to Build an Igloo |
| Autor | Norbert E Yankielun |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | WW Norton & Co |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2007-11-16 |
| Seitenanzahl | 208 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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