Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Common Core Activities
Web Resources
Chapter Two: Further Evidence - Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean?
Chapter Three: Explore Online - Tilted Towers: The Secrets Beneath the World's Leaning Buildings
Chapter Three: Explore Online - Tilted Towers: The Secrets Beneath the World's Leaning Buildings
Additional Booklinks
Smithsonian: Will the Leaning Tower of Pisa Ever Topple?
Britannica: Leaning Tower of Pisa
BBC: Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean?
Britannica: Leaning Tower of Pisa
BBC: Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean?
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.
Details
- ISBN:
- 9781532152610
- Series/Set:
- Building by Design Set 2
- Copyright:
- 2018
- Division:
- Abdo Publishing
- Imprint:
- Core Library
- Grade Range:
- 3-6
- ATOS Level:
- NOT AR
- Dewey Number(s):
- 725.9709
Building by Design Set 2
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