tall buildings

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

Applies the math functions of measuring and comparing to different structures and how tall they are, and includes an activity and quiz.

Describes the important and often dangerous job of high-rise construction workers. Also includes a history of high-rise building.

"Discusses the technology and engineering used to build the tallest skyscrapers, buildings, and towers"--Provided by publisher.

Cross-section illustrations invite the reader to peer inside cathedrals, castles and palaces, industrial giants, sky scrapers, and other buildings to see how they were built.

Provides an overview of the history and development of skyscrapers and high rises, describing the methods used to design and build them and highlighting some of the world's tallest and most advanced buildings.

Photographs and text describes some of the world's tallest buildings including the Empire State Building in New York and the Sears Tower in Chicago.

Presents an introduction to the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois, the tallest skyscraper in North America, discussing its design, construction, special features, and use.

Photographs and text describe the various jobs that high-rise workers do; and includes personal profiles and facts about each job.