Skyscrapers : investigate feats of engineering

Latham, Donna.

Book 2013

Examines the physical science behind the construction of skyscrapers, covering such topics as gravity, inertia, oscillation, and static electricity. Looks at how the engineering and building techniques involved in the creation of present-day skyscrapers evolved over time.

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Building

Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers Design and construction Juvenile literature

Part of a Series:

"Build it yourself" series Build it yourself series

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ISBN:

9781619301931
9781619301894
1619301938
161930189X

Description:

v, 122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Target Audience Note:

Ages 9-12; guided reading level V

Notes:

"With 25 Projects"--Cover
"Inspires interest in STEM"--Page [4] of cover
Includes bibliographical references (page 120) and index

Contents:

The sky's the limit
Engineering and thinking big
Defying gravity
Story by story : building up
Chicago : sky high in the Windy City
New York City : vertical metropolis
Amazing skyscraper achievements
Disasters and close calls

Control Number:

969151

Other Authors:

Christensen, Andrew (Andrew James), illustrator

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