Engineering that Made America
How did the Wright brothers design their first airplane? What did it take to construct San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge? This series gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most significant engineering achievements in U.S. history. In addition to compelling narrative text, these books feature quotes, diagrams, and high-impact photos that bring each story to life. Additional features include a fast facts spread, a time line, critical-thinking questions, primary-source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 800
- ATOS 5.1
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Hoover Dam. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 750
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 700
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the airplane. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 690
- ATOS 4.7
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the assembly line. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 760
- ATOS 5.3
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 650
- ATOS 5.2
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 680
- ATOS 4.9
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the transistor. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 710
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2017
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9