ISBN: 9798174799677 - how humans learned to build: from simple shelters to skyscrapers (look closer! science) (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How did humans go from sleeping in caves and simple shelters to building castles, bridges, and skyscrapers How Humans Learned to Build takes young readers through the remarkable story of construction - showing how people solved one building problem after another.Children will discover why early humans needed shelter, how wooden frames made stronger homes possible, why people began building with stone and brick, how arches could carry heavy loads, and how castles, bridges, steel frames, elevators, and modern materials changed what humans could build.Along the way, young readers will see that buildings did not simply become bigger. New materials, tools, and engineering ideas allowed people to build stronger, safer, taller, and in entirely new ways.Inside, children will explore: - Caves and the earliest shelters- Wooden frames and simple houses- Mud brick, stone, and stronger walls- Columns, arches, and domes- Castles and defensive structures- Bridges and the challenge of crossing gaps- Iron, steel, and modern construction- How skeleton frames support tall buildings- Elevators and the rise of skyscrapers- How engineers plan and test structures- The materials and ideas shaping buildings todayWith clear explanations and colorful illustrations, this book turns the history of building into a story of human problem-solving, invention, and engineering.A fascinating visual introduction to architecture and engineering for curious young builders.Reading Age5-8 yearsAges 5-6 - best enjoyed with an adult, especially when introducing ideas such as structural support, arches, loads, and building materials.Ages 7-8 - well suited for independent reading and for children beginning to explore engineering, architecture, inventions, and how things are made. Brum, Alex (illustrator).…