TY  - BOOK
AU  - Latham,Donna
AU  - Christensen,Andrew
TI  - Skyscrapers: investigate feats of engineering 
T2  - Build It Yourself series
SN  - 161930189X
PY  - 2013///
CY  - White River Junction, VT
PB  - Nomad Press
KW  - Skyscrapers
KW  - Designs and plans
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Tall buildings
N1  - "With 25 Projects"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - 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 building techniques and materials evolved over time
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