skyscrapers

"As the tallest buildings on Earth, skyscrapers tower over cities! These massive buildings house offices, shops, and apartments in cities around the world. This title introduces readers to the building methods, materials, and science that lets these towers climb high into the sky"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the process of building a skyscraper and some of the career paths involved in the construction.

Someone is watching five teenagers' every move, someone with revenge, who are keeping dangerous secrets in a world atop a high-tech luxury skyscraper in New York City one-hundred years into the future.

Follow the development of skyscrapers, as they have grown taller and taller, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition.

"The modern skylines of major cities around the globe are both majestic and awe-inspiring. Since the turn of the century, ever more impressive and innovative skyscrapers have been built. This resource features the tallest and most famous buildings standing, and inspires young aspiring architects and engineers to dream of ever taller buildings"--Publisher.

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper. It was once the tallest building in the world! In Building the Empire State Building, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built.

An introduction to the construction of One World Trade Center, discussing skyscraper construction techniques, and the neighboring memorials to the original World Trade Center skyscrapers.

Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about the Empire State Building--one clue at a time!.

"Explores the engineering challenges behind building skyscrapers, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges"--Provided by publisher.

Kids will learn about the history of skyscrapers with Engineer It! Skyscraper Projects. They will discover how skyscrapers are built. Then, build their own mini skyscrapers using toothpicks, pretzels, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Young crafters will be budding engineers in no time!.