Skyscrapers

This activity book stands as an invitation for young readers to explore, from antiquity to modernity, the innovation and... (more)

This activity book stands as an invitation for young readers to explore, from antiquity to modernity, the innovation and physical science behind the towering structures and buildings in cities around the world. With a blend of trivia and fun facts that illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements from the ancient pyramids to the Empire State Building, readers will discover how engineers and laborers experienced triumphs and tragedies in their pursuit to build tall. They will also develop an understanding of how modern, sophisticated buildin. (less)

Nothing in the built world captures the imagination like the skyscraper. Behind every soaring tower stands a designer wi... (more)

Nothing in the built world captures the imagination like the skyscraper. Behind every soaring tower stands a designer with courageous vision and enough engineering know-how to pull off incredible feats of architectural derring-do. Who Built That? Skyscrapers is a colorful tour of the world's tallest buildings and the larger-than-life personalities who built them. Beginning with a brief biographical sketch of each architect, illustrator Didier Cornille imaginatively depicts the construction of eight of the world's most impressive skyscrapers. From Gustave Eiffel's Eiffel Tower (1889) in Paris and Mies van der Rohe's Seagram Building (1958) in New York City to the tallest man-made structure in the world, Adrian Smith's Burj Khalifa (2010) in Dubai, this primer will introduce readers of all ages to new heights of architectural wonder. (less)

"Learn all about some of the world's tallest, most incredible buildings, from how they are designed and built to how sky... (more)

"Learn all about some of the world's tallest, most incredible buildings, from how they are designed and built to how skyscraper technology has changed over time"-- (less)

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to skyscrapers. Intended for students in kindergarten throu... (more)

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to skyscrapers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- (less)