Art of Construction by Salvadori
Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.
"A top choice for serious architecture students" -- School Library Journal
"An extraordinary book." -- Chicago Tribune
"Loaded with projects, this book introduces maturing minds to the principles that guide architects and engineers as they design and construct buildings and bridges." -- School Shop
"An extraordinary book." -- Chicago Tribune
"Loaded with projects, this book introduces maturing minds to the principles that guide architects and engineers as they design and construct buildings and bridges." -- School Shop
Mario Salvadori, the author of Why Buildings Stand Up and many other publications, was a well-known architect, mathematician, and teacher with a career spanning more than 60 years. Dr. Salvadori, a long-time New York City resident, died in June 1997.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781556520808 |
| ISBN 10 | 1556520808 |
| Title | Art of Construction |
| Author | Salvadori |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
| Year published | 2000-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |