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Skyscrapers, written, produced and directed by Joseph McMaster ; a co-production of WGBH Science Unit and Production Group, Inc

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Skyscrapers, written, produced and directed by Joseph McMaster ; a co-production of WGBH Science Unit and Production Group, Inc
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Skyscrapers
Medium
DVD
Oclc number
57336589
Responsibility statement
written, produced and directed by Joseph McMaster ; a co-production of WGBH Science Unit and Production Group, Inc
Runtime
65
Summary
Why was New York's most famous skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State Building"? How big is Japan's planned "supertower"? Tour the world's most incredible skylines with award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay, and trace the amazing stories of skyscrapers. From France's Gothic cathedrals to Malaysia's record-breaking Petronas Towers, this video introduces courageous creators, recounts little-known history, and reveals supersized triumphs through spectacular film footage and dramatic recreations
Table Of Contents
San Gimignano -- Gothic cathedrals -- The Eiffel Tower -- Chicago -- The Empire State Building -- Wind load -- Petronas Towers and the World Trade Center attack -- Building small : sky scrapers
Target audience
general
Technique
animation and live action
resource.variantTitle
Building big, Skyscrapers
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