Bibliograph

Skyscrapers, investigate feats of engineering, Donna Latham ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen

Type

Label

Skyscrapers, investigate feats of engineering, Donna Latham ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Skyscrapers

Oclc number

829739013

Responsibility statement

Donna Latham ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen

Series statement

Build It Yourself series

Sub title

investigate feats of engineering

Summary

This activity book stands as an invitation for young readers to explore, from antiquity to modernity, the innovation and physical science behind the towering structures and buildings in cities around the world. With a blend of trivia and fun facts that illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements from the ancient pyramids to the Empire State Building, readers will discover how engineers and laborers experienced triumphs and tragedies in their pursuit to build tall. They will also develop an understanding of how modern, sophisticated buildin

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