The future of safe communities is taking shape Explore how engineers are protecting buildings from natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, fires, and more in this STEM book. From flexible frames to floating homes and smart sensors, striving readers will discover the innovative designs that help structures stand strong during disasters. Each fast-paced, fact-filled chapter highlights real engineering solutions shaping tomorrow's safer world. Featuring highly accessible layouts and self-contained chapters, this hi-lo book delivers middle grade content at a 4th-grade reading level. Includes stat boxes, captions, a table of contents, glossary, index, and extra book and website resources.
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