Download or read book Math to Build On written by Anna-Maria Crum and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how many years it takes to build a skyscraper? Or how many millions of blocks it took to form the pyramids of Egypt? Since ancient times, people have used the principles of mathematics to help them build remarkable structures. Indeed, it would have been impossible for the ancient Egyptians to envision and ultimately build the pyramids without the help of good mathematical knowledge. The same is true for designers today who build our modern skyscrapers!