ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER
BUILDING BY DESIGN
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ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER Take a Stand Chapter One discussed some of the controversy surrounding the Eiffel Tower. Even after it was complete, many people considered it an eyesore. Do you think the Eiffel Tower is a marvel or a monstrosity? Why?
BUILDING BY DESIGN
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ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER Why Do I Care? Chapters Two and Three discuss the process of building the Eiffel Tower, from planning through construction. How do you think Eiffel’s accomplishment affected future buildings? How has this impacted your life?
BUILDING BY DESIGN
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ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER Another View This book discusses the Eiffel Tower’s use in the Exposition Universelle in 1889. As you know, every source is different. Ask a librarian or another adult to help you find another source about this event. Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the new source’s point of view with that of this book’s author. What is the point of view of each author? How are they similar and why? How are they different and why?
BUILDING BY DESIGN
Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER You Are There Chapter Three describes the construction of the Eiffel Tower. Imagine you are traveling through Paris while the Eiffel Tower is being built. Write a letter home telling your friends about your experience. Be sure to add plenty of detail.
Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER Take a Stand Chapter One discussed some of the controversy surrounding the Eiffel Tower. Even after it was complete, many people considered it an eyesore. Do you think the Eiffel Tower is a marvel or a monstrosity? Why?
BUILDING BY DESIGN
Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER Why Do I Care? Chapters Two and Three discuss the process of building the Eiffel Tower, from planning through construction. How do you think Eiffel’s accomplishment affected future buildings? How has this impacted your life?
BUILDING BY DESIGN
Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER Another View This book discusses the Eiffel Tower’s use in the Exposition Universelle in 1889. As you know, every source is different. Ask a librarian or another adult to help you find another source about this event. Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the new source’s point of view with that of this book’s author. What is the point of view of each author? How are they similar and why? How are they different and why?
BUILDING BY DESIGN
Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing.com
ENGINEERING THE EIFFEL TOWER You Are There Chapter Three describes the construction of the Eiffel Tower. Imagine you are traveling through Paris while the Eiffel Tower is being built. Write a letter home telling your friends about your experience. Be sure to add plenty of detail.
