tall buildings

Discover facts about skyscrapers, including what they are, what they look like, and more.

"This book explores why and how people have constructed taller and taller buildings over the course of human history"--Provided by publisher.

Narrative text and photographs examines Native American history and the development of structural engineering and architecture, focusing on Mohawk ironworkers.

Profiles thirteen famous skyscrapers around the world, from the Woolworth Building to the Burj Khalifa.

Introduces tall homes, including materials, scale models, stilts, and how to get up and down.

For those who have ever wondered what it's like to stand on top of Mount Everest, this attention-grabbing book is the closest way to visit the world's highest places without getting vertigo. But readers will be surprised to learn that the label "highest place on Earth" is a controversial one. They'll find out about the contenders for the prize, including Mount Everest, Hawaii's Mauna Kea, and Ecuador's Mount Chimborazo. They'll also travel to some jaw-dropping tall buildings around the world. Beautiful, vivid photographs give readers a true sense of what it would be like to visit these unique sites.

Introduces the basic concepts and vocabulary of architecture, focusing on tall buildings.

An introduction to some of the largest buildings on earth, including the Pentagon, Sears Tower, and the Moscow University.

Diagrams, illustrations, and photos show the different stages involved in building a skyscraper.

Presents a children's picture book for early readers that describes how tall buildings are built and some of the materials that are used to build them.