skyscrapers

"[An introduction to] One World Trade Center, which is also known as the Freedom Tower. Readers will learn all about its construction, why it was constructed, the materials and security that went into building it, and it's uses"--Publisher.

Presents the history of skyscrapers and shows how these tall buildings are designed.

An in-depth exploration of the world's highrises and the people who live inside them. From the multi-story dwellings of Ancient Rome to the soaring glass skyscrapers of today.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to how skyscrapers are built, including what is inside a skyscraper, elevators, the tallest skyscrapers, and more. Includes a list of words to know.

Introduces the tallest building in the world, the Burjkha lifa tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

Explores the innovation and physical science behind skyscrapers, featuring illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-five projects designed to help students learn about the engineering process.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building skyscrapers, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges.

Describes the activity at a construction site and the heavy equipment needed to accomplish the various tasks involved in building a skyscraper.

Examines the true story of New York City's Twin Towers, how they came to be built, how they changed the New York skyline, and how they came to be destroyed by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001.