The Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters: 33 Thrilling Experiments Based on History's Greatest Blunders (Irresponsible Science)

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Synopsis
It&’s hands-on science with a capital &“E&”—for engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London&’s infamous &“Fryscraper&” in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history, from the bestselling author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science. Each engineering disaster includes a simple, exciting experiment or two using everyday household items to explain the underlying science and put learning into action. Understand the Titanic&’s demise by sinking an ice-cube-tray ocean liner in the bathtub. Stomp on a tube of toothpaste to demonstrate what happens to non-Newtonian fluids under pressure—and how a ruptured tank sent a tsunami of molasses through the streets of Boston in 1919. From why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans to the fatal design flaw in the Sherman tank, here&’s a book of science at its most riveting.
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781523501953
Related ISBNs:
9780761183945
Publisher:
Workman Publishing Company
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Sean Connolly
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Technology, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:
Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade
Reading Age:
9–14
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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