Great Engineering Fails (Searchlight Books â ¢ ? Celebrating Failure)

Krasner, Barbara

ISBN 10: 1541589289 / ISBN 13: 9781541589285

Published by Lerner Publications â„¢, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Great Engineering Fails (Searchlight Books â ¢ ? Celebrating Failure)
• Publisher: Lerner Publications â ¢
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1541589289
• ISBN 13: 9781541589285
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Ships, bridges, and tall buildings are marvels of engineering. They are designed to be strong and safe. But even state-of-the-art designs don't always hold up in the real world. Learn about the biggest engineering goofs throughout history--from bridges that collapsed to ships that sank. Discover how engineering mistakes have also led to improvements, such as stricter building regulations and the use of sturdier materials.

About the Author

Barbara Krasner publishes the popular blog, The Whole Megillah: The Writer's Resource for Jewish-Themed Story. She is the author of many articles, short stories, poems, and books. She lives in New Jersey and teaches in the English and History departments of New Jersey colleges and universities.