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Skyscraper Skyscraper Dana Meachen Rau "Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a skyscraper"--Provided by publisher. OL14859727W
Sky boys : how they built the Empire State Building Sky boys : how they built the Empire State Building Deborah Hopkinson In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home. OL15024751W
Skyscrapers and towers Skyscrapers and towers Chris Oxlade Describes how skyscrapers are different from towers and how both are constructed. OL15077720W
America's top 10 skyscrapers America's top 10 skyscrapers Edward R. Ricciuti Describes ten of the most unique and interesting skyscrapers in the United States including the Empire State Building, the Prudential Center, and the John Hancock Center. OL15214776W
The skyscraper book The skyscraper book James Giblin Discusses skyscrapers, from the first one constructed in Chicago in 1884 to those of today, and points out the problems skyscrapers have helped solve and create. OL15839939W
Best Tall Buildings 2008 Ctbuh International Award Winning Projects Best Tall Buildings 2008 Ctbuh International Award Winning Projects Antony Wood "The design and construction of tall buildings has taken a global upswing, with the incomplete Burj Dubai already the world's tallest building and projects started or on the boards for the 150-story … OL17378661W
The dazzling heights The dazzling heights Katharine McGee New York, 2118. Manhattan is home to a thousand-story supertower, a breathtaking marvel that touches the sky. But amidst high-tech luxury and futuristic glamour, five teenagers are keeping dangerous … OL19713440W
How to build a skyscraper How to build a skyscraper John Hill "45 skyscrapers are examined for their pioneering technology, sustainability, and other characteristics that set them apart. Each building is presented with a large photograph with cross-section draw… OL19730783W
13 skyscrapers children should know 13 skyscrapers children should know Brad Finger This newest addition to Prestel's acclaimed series, which introduces children to important works of art and architecture, takes young readers around the world to investigate how tall buildings are co… OL20041875W
El piso mil El piso mil Katharine McGee "A thousand-story tower stretching into the sky. A glittering vision of the future where anything is possible -- if you want it enough. Welcome to Manhattan, 2118. A hundred years in the future, New … OL20055522W
Skyscraper builder Skyscraper builder Patrick Perish "Engaging images accompany information about skyscraper builders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- OL23208290W
Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa Stuart A. Kallen "Describes how the Burj Khalifa became the tallest tower in the world and the work that went into building it. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publishe… OL23289082W
The Petronas Twin Towers The Petronas Twin Towers Thomas, Mark A look at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. OL24291706W
Higher Higher Neal Bascomb New York City in the Roaring Twenties, a battle between America's most creative and most ambitious archtitects, the race to build the world's tallest skyscraper. In 1924, in the vibrant heart of Manh… OL264888W
One World Trade Center One World Trade Center Simon Rose "One World Trade Center is a symbol of hope and renewal for people throughout the United States. It was built as part of a rebuilding plan following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Learn… OL27013910W
Some installations of Gurney elevators Some installations of Gurney elevators Gurney Elevator Company "In this booklet are listed just a few of the many thousands of installations of Gurney Elevators in buildings of different kinds." OL27737933W
World Trade Center Building Performance Study World Trade Center Building Performance Study Federal Emergency Management Agency (U.S.) Report of a team of civil, structural, and fire protection engineers, deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Ci… OL29309630W
Michigan Avenue Michigan Avenue Judith Paine McBrien Series explores a century of Chicago's acclaimed architecture, development, and urban design. OL3336339W
The lonely skyscraper The lonely skyscraper Jenny Hawkesworth A big city skyscraper, lonely when the workers go home at night finds a new and happy life in the country as the home for the forest animals. OL6556003W
The New York Times Guide to the Arts of the 20th Century The New York Times Guide to the Arts of the 20th Century Staff Of The Ny Reviews, news articles, interviews and essays capturing 100 years of art, architecture, literature, music, dance, theater, film and television. OL8929360W
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