buildings

A collection of black-and-white photographs by Stanley Greenberg that reveal skyscrapers and architecture under construction in urban landscapes; and features a critical essay from Joseph Rosa, a curator of architecture and design at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Describes the planning and construction of the tomb that became a symbol of undying love.

Chronicles the history of the building of the Empire State Building in New York City between 1929 and 1931 and follows its step-by-step process including the many public relations promotionals and the famous movie featuring King Kong in 1933.

Descriptions and photographs of building and sites in New York City help introduce three-dimensional shapes.

Presents a brief, illustrated, history of the palace at Versailles, in Paris, France, a royal residence built by King Louis XIV, and includes historical context of France in the Eighteenth century and biographical information about Kings Louis XIV-XVI. Includes time line.

Explains how buildings and structures can be measured using graphs and charts, and answers questions about a beam bridge, the Channel Tunnel, and the world's tallest building.

Provides information on the Tower of London, its history as a prison and a home to kings and queens of England. how the tower was built, the customs and traditions of people who lived there, and a description of its major sites.

Describes the construction of the early houses and the later development of structural steel buildings including today's latest developments in poured concrete.

Addresses the special techniques of constructing an addition and joining it to a house.

Complete instructions on insulating and weatherproofing your house with the latest techniques, materials and safety advice, showing how to insulate an attic, plug leaks in basement walls, mount storm windows and doors, and install and maintain gutters and downspouts.