Science Museum - Constructions

by Oxlade

The building of the Panama Canal was brought to a standstill by mosquitoes. The suspension cables of New York's Brooklyn Bridge contain enough steel wire to stretch acrodd the Atlantic four times.

This is a collection of scientific facts about constructions. Each paragraph focuses on a different mind-blowing fact, such as that the suspension of New York's Brooklyn Bridge contains enough steel wire to stretch across the Atlantic four times.

128 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Karan joshi]

A great and informative read for both adults and kids who are interested in man-made and natural constructions around the world. The book covers various categories, including buildings, towers, dams, canals, tunnels, bridges, the Seven Wonders of the World, and much more. It’s an interesting book for anyone who enjoys learning about remarkable structures and wonders around the world.

P.S. — Stole this rare book, read it, and put it back in the library of the Regional Science Centre, Bhuj.