The Largest Stadiums

The Largest Stadiums

Author: Susan Mitchell

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2007-07-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 0836883632

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Introduces huge buildings whose only purpose is to provide entertainment, including arenas, stadiums, and speedways.


Mega Structures: The Largest Stadiums

Mega Structures: The Largest Stadiums

Author: Susan K. Mitchell

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2008-09-18

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1427089310

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Mega structures takes a close look at some of the tallest, longest, and largest structures in the world. Each book lets the reader in on the challenges, dangers, and successes in building these colossal structures....


The World's Most Amazing Stadiums

The World's Most Amazing Stadiums

Author: Michael Hurley

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1410942457

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Looks at ten of the most distinctive stadiums in the world, from the ancient Colosseum in Rome to the most massive and technologically advanced new stadiums from around the world.


Football Stadiums

Football Stadiums

Author: Lew Freedman

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-19

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780228100058

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"Fully updated to include the recent changes to NFL home stadiums, Football Stadiums tells the stories of 140 great stadiums standing across the United States that have hosted pro football or college football play. These are the home fields of NFL franchises and college teams and as such are a source of endless fascination, research and discussion. They carry vivid memories of victories and losses, and remind spectators of their home town or college life. To loyal fans, they are hallowed ground and the even the destination of pilgrimages." -- publisher


Stadiums and Coliseums

Stadiums and Coliseums

Author: Carla Mooney

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1643696688

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In Stadiums and Coliseums, readers will explore the use of super structures around the world and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, fascinating sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, a list of websites, and comprehension and extension questions. This series engages learners while also reinforcing concepts and helping them strengthen their reading comprehension skills


Stadiums

Stadiums

Author: Chris Oxlade

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781403479051

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This updated edition asks some great questions. What was the largest stadium ever built? When were the first stadiums built? Why doesn't the roof of a stadium collapse? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.


Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas

Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas

Author: Gene W. Knupke

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2006-03-12

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 1462836763

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This book profiles histories of stadiums and arenas in America and Canada. How they came about and how they became known. Great performances, upsets, anecdotes, pageantry and traditions, all factors that glorifies these venues. Pageantry - Chief Osceloa intimidates Florida State Seminoles foes with flaming spear. Great performances - Don Larsons perfect no hit World Series conquest and UCLAs seven straight national basketball titles. Upsets - Jets downing Baltimore in Super Bowl III. Anecdotes - wrong-way run in football, sex as the main attraction and slinging octopus onto the rink. Statistics on 355 venues, 109 stories and 86 photographs makeup the book.