The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers Architects by Mario 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.
Chicago Review Press, 1990.
ISBN: 9781556520808. 149 pp.
Softcover. Very good.