Skyscrapers, investigate feats of engineering, Donna Latham ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen
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Skyscrapers, investigate feats of engineering, Donna Latham ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 120) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Skyscrapers
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bibliography
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829739013
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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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