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"Have you ever looked up and seen a skyscraper or tower? How were these amazing structures built? It took thousands of years to create and perfect the technology needed to help these giants withstand the forces of nature. In this scientific text, students will learn all about famous skyscrapers and towers around the world and why they are considered engineering wonders!"--Provided by publisher.
4) Eiffel Tower
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"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Eiffel Tower while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...
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Traces the building of one skyscraper at 90 Park Avenue, New York City, to illustrate in photographic detail the combined efforts of architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, interior decorators, and their six-hundred workers to complete a giant steel, glass, and concrete building.
9) Skyscrapers
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Discusses the design and construction of skyscrapers and describes specific examples.
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A documentary that chronicles the history of westward expansion and the construction of the largest stainless steel structure ever built, the Gateway Arch. Featured are newly discovered construction footage, rare photographs of westward expansion and early conceptual drawings by architect Eero Saarinen. Dozens of interviews include World Trade Center Master Plan architect Daniel Libeskind and architecture critic Jayne Merkel, along with the workers...
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