Book Series · 2 Books

Building by Design Books

In order from Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Engineering One World Trade Center.

The Building by Design series is a set of 2 picture books by Adam Furgang and Cecilia Pinto McCarthy, published between 2017 and 2018. Written for ages 9–13, most books run about 50 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$3522

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2017

Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa

By Adam Furgang

Discover why the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilts and how it's stabilized.

48 pages

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Summary: Uncover the secrets behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa's iconic tilt. Explore its fascinating history and the engineering marvels that keep it standing. What caused the lean, and how do experts ensure its safety for generations to come? Dive into a world of architectural intrigue and discover the innovative solutions that preserve this wonder.

The complete set

Building by Design Series

2 books · Published 2017–2018

Series

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$3522

Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2017

Discover why the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilts and how it's stabilized.

Series

Sale price

$3522

Engineering One World Trade Center

Chapter Book · 2018

Engineers face difficult safety and construction challenges while rebuilding a landmark skyscraper.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Building by Design series?

There are 2 books in the Building by Design series. It began with Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 2017, and the newest book, Engineering One World Trade Center, was published in 2018.