School Library Journal : "Explains how architectural decisions were made in response to changing technologies and tastes as the structures were built, destroyed, and rebuilt. She presents additional material in sidebars about the...specific architectural features, and important individuals."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001)
UNKNOWN : "A variety of illustrations and contemporary remarks about the building complement and enhance the text."
-- Calliope (April 2002)
School Library Journal : "This well-researched account is packed with detailed information about the technical principles of construction, architectural features, and maintenance of these important...structures. Extensive use of quotes from primary and secondary sources present interesting descriptions of life and customs...and the problems that needed to be addressed - both technical and administrative - to make these structures possible. Sidebars provide biographical material about major designers and builders. Overall, a well-organized, lucidly written resource."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001)
Book Description
The construction of the International Space Station was the result of unprecedented cooperation between many nations of the world. It is also the story of a construction site in space and the ongoing challenge of completing a huge structure far above the surface of the Earth.
Building History - The International Space Station (Building History),Marcia Amidon Lusted,Greg Lusted,Lucent Books,1590186664,Aeronautics & Astronautics,Architecture,Children's 12-Up - Technology,Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9),History - General,International Space Station,Juvenile Astronomy,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science,Humanities
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