Colin Hynson Boeken

Exploring remarkable engineering achievements, this book delves into the construction of iconic structures such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Great Wall of China, and the International Space Station. It highlights the ingenuity of workers who built monumental projects using basic tools, showcasing a variety of colossal constructions from ancient times to modern marvels. Readers will gain insights into the techniques and challenges faced in creating these incredible structures, including bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, and more.

Describes how various types of machines work, from those used on farms and in mining, to machines in the home and in space. [wm].

Reich illustrierte Übersicht über das Leben berühmter Entdecker der Neuzeit und ihre gefahrvollen Reisen.

Viele Bilder und Informationen über die abenteuerlichen Reisen von Magellan und anderen Entdeckern, z. B. Hernando Cortez.