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FANTASTIC FEATS AND FAILURES
Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2004.
IL 3-6, RL 6.7
ISBN 1553376331
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Have you seen the Sydney Opera House?  When you look at it, you just know what it is and where it is.  It is a symbol of Australia and is totally unique.  But, did you know that it took 14 years to build?  It wasn't because the workers were slow.  It was because no one could figure out how to build that unique roof.  The bottom of the structure was finished but it took years and lots of engineers to figure out how to do the roof.  It was well worth the wait as it is now one of the most recognized buildings in the world.  Find out about this and other engineering feats and failures that are sure to surprise you!
SUBJECTS:      Structural analysis (Engineering).
                        Engineering.
                        Design.
                        Buildings.
                        Bridges.

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