A tale of the construction of the Parthenon, throwing in a good deal of history and culture. Athenians kept ferrets in order to keep down the mice, evidently. The illustrations are detailed and interesting, but a little odd; why is that one soldier wearing a greave on only one leg? There are also photographs, of the remaining bits of the Parthenon. The best illustrations are of the building of the Parthenon, pulleys and block everywhere.

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themulhern | May 15, 2022 |

The Hoover Dam: The Story of Hard Times, Tough… par Elizabeth Mann

The cover proclaims this a "story of hard times, tough people and the taming of a wild river." And that's exactly what it is-as well as an epic tale of adventure and danger. In bringing to life the history of this remarkable feat of modern engineering, Mann notes that at times from March 11, 1931, to February 29, 1936, more than 5000 men worked on the dam, often risking and sometimes losing their lives.
TCI LESSON 11: A CASE STUDY IN WATER USE: THE COLORADO RIVER

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ccsdss | Feb 8, 2016 |

Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the… par Elizabeth Mann

Mann's exploration of this New York City icon will capture the imaginations of report writers and general readers alike. The book begins with a discussion of the ambitious plan of two New Yorkers to build the tallest skyscraper and the architectural advances that made this 86-floor building possible. The author covers the competition that resulted from the simultaneous construction of the Chrysler Building, the real story behind the dirigible mast, and the speed of the construction. Labeled, full-page color illustrations help explain concepts. A captioned gatefold details design elements and gives a sense of the incredible height of the building. Numerous black-and-white pictures throughout the volume, and in a month-by-month sequence of photos, depict the construction process. The book concludes with photographs of significant events since the skyscraper's construction, a page of fast facts, a brief glossary, and a map of New York City locating the building. An ideal resource for classes working on architectural projects and a top choice for general reading.
TCI LESSON 4: A TRAIN TOUR OF THE NORTHEAST… (plus d'informations)

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ccsdss | 2 autres critiques | Feb 8, 2016 |

The Great Pyramid: The story of the farmers, the… par Elizabeth Mann

Summary:
This book go in great detail for a fourth or fifth grade level of the life of the Egyptians and the importance of the pyramids in Egypt. It informs the children of the different lifestyle that people experienced during the age the pyramids were built. It tells of how the people felt they were not only contributing to the afterlife of the Pharaoh, but also to the prosperity of their culture. The book also go into detail the work that went into building the pyramids
Personal Reaction:
Having spent an extensive period of time in Egypt, I found this book to be enlightening. The facts on how the pyramids were built actually impressed me for the learning experience the children would obtain.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
I would bring my collection of things that I bought while in Egypt along with a maps to show how upper and lower Egypt were divided but yet one.… (plus d'informations)

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JamesA.Wilson | 1 autre critique | Jul 22, 2015 |

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