wrecking

An exploration of how things come apart so that they may be made stronger, safer, and protect against destruction and decay.

Explains what a jackhammer is and what is does at a construction site.

"A board book format with movable parts illustrates the demolition of structures using explosives"--Provided by publisher.

In this noisy poem, a wrecking ball demolishes old houses and stores to make way for a skyscraper.

In this noisy poem, a wrecking ball demolishes old houses and stores to make way for a skyscraper.

Tells the story of the removal of debris following the destruction of the World Trade Center by terrorists on September 11, 2001 along with the removal of the dead, and the volunteers who assisted.

Chronicles the demolition of an old school.

Describes the education and training it takes to become a demolition expert, and provides information on demolition safety, using explosives in war, preparing a structure for demolition, the risks involved, and more.

The author, granted unrestricted access to the World Trade Center site in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, describes the physical details of the collapse of the towers and the deconstruction of the ruins, and shares the stories of the workers who responded to the tragedy.

Describes the work of machines used to demolish buildings and includes a pictorial glossary.