Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.

Learn how toys are made, from the concept to the buyer.

Examines the design and purpose of the different parts of stock cars and describes how to construct them.

Describes how snowboards are manufactured and provides a history of the sport of snowboarding.

"This entertaining book navigates readers through the history of car production and offers a front-seat view of the science and engineering that makes the world's most important vehicle safe for us to drive."--

Presents the history of innovation in the roller coaster industry, takes a look at the engineering behind the latest thrill rides, and encourages the reader to consider engineering coasters as a career.

Learn what a game is, and the creation process of making a game.

"Describes what life would be like to work on the Great Wall of China"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about how the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture was built.