Library Online Resources

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In the “Online Resources” section of the Deschutes Public Library website (www.deschuteslibrary.org/onlineresources), check out the databases in the Homework category! Use your library card to log in, or use them at a public library. Type in the name of your structure as a keyword search, and read articles, see pictures, and more!


Library Books

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	13 buildings children should know Roeder, Annette. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, this book presents the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques.
	The Great Wall of China DuTemple, Lesley A. Great Building Feats shows how and why the world's greatest structures were created, and how engineering, geographical, and technical challenges were overcome during construction.
	Great Wall of China Henzel, Cynthia Kennedy, 1954-
	The story behind skyscrapers Price, Sean. How tall is the worlds tallest skyscraper? Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa crooked? Who invented the elevator brake? To uncover these and other hidden facts about skyscrapers, explore the secrets of True Stories.
	The Chunnel : the building of a 200-year-old dream Fine, Jil. Discusses the history, purpose, and construction of the Chunnel, a railroad tunnel that crosses the English Channel, uniting England and France.
	Sydney Opera House Shofner, Shawndra. Introduces the attractions and history of the Sydney Opera House.
	The colosseum DuTemple, Lesley A.
	Golden Gate Bridge Wearing, Judy. Golden Gate Bridge makes fine use of black-and-white period photographs that enmesh the reader in the Depression-era construction period. The story even offers a hero: engineer Joseph Strauss, who completed the art deco bridge in just four years.
	How tall is tall? : comparing structures Parker, Victoria. This book uses buildings to take readers on a fascinating journey of comparing heights, using familiar buildings as units of measurement for comparison.
	The Panama Canal Mann, Elizabeth, 1948- Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, international, and health aspects of getting the project finished on time.
	The Panama Canal DuTemple, Lesley A. A history of the building of the Panama Canal, with emphasis on the difficulties of digging a canal where some engineers said it could not be done.
	Empire State Building Mann, Elizabeth, 1948- Discusses the history, design, and construction of New York City's Empire State Building.
	Empire State Building Riggs, Kate. Explains the construction and history of the Empire State Building.
	The Washington Monument : a beacon for America Ashabranner, Brent K., 1921- Chronicles the history of the monument that honors our first president, discussing its design, financing, long period of construction, controversies, completion, dedication, and symbolism.
	Tāj Mahal Henzel, Cynthia Kennedy, 1954- Provides information about the Taj Mahal in India, the crown palace of the Mughal dynasty.
	The Taj Mahal DuTemple, Lesley A. Recounts the history of the creation of the Taj Mahal, built as a tomb and memorial for the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
	The Vatican : and other Christian holy places Parker, Victoria. An introduction to Catholicism which focuses on the Vatican City.

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