Ocean State Libraries

"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's most amazing skyscrapers while explaining the engineering behind their creation. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Discusses the development of skyscrapers, how they are constructed, and new techniques for building them.

A description of many skyscrapers, with a brief introduction toconstruction.

Describes the history and construction of skyscrapers.

Explores key types of skyscrapers throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies as well as the functions and locations of important skyscrapers.

A History of skyscrapers from the first century to the present and a description of their construction and services. Includes instructions for making a model skyscraper complete with elevator.