Super Structures

Super Structures explores some of the most impressive feats of engineering and architecture that humans have achieved-from ancient pyramids and aqueducts to modern bridges and towering skyscrapers. This informative report invites readers to discover how ingenuity, innovation, and perseverance have shaped our built environment throughout history. The text examines how people have tackled major construction challenges over time, including the invention of new building materials and technologies. With a clear structure and technical language, students are encouraged to analyse and summarise information while reflecting on the historical and scientific development of large-scale structures. The book integrates historical context, engineering concepts, and real-world problem-solving, helping students understand the complexity of human achievement in constructing lasting monuments and infrastructure.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages critical thinking by examining historical and modern engineering achievements.
• Develops summarising and synthesising skills through informational text.
• Enhances understanding of scientific and technological advancements in construction.
• Introduces vocabulary and concepts related to design, materials, and problem-solving.

Classroom Ideas:

• Students can research a famous structure and present how it was built.
• Create a timeline of major super structures and their historical significance.
• Conduct a STEM challenge where students design and build their own model bridge or tower.
• Use the book to spark discussion about sustainability and engineering in future construction.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 9+
• Size: 150 x 200 mm
• Safety: No small parts or sharp edges; suitable for group and individual reading.