Skyscrapers : investigate feats of engineering
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Author
Latham, Donna.
Contributors
Christensen, Andrew
Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Nomad Press, [2013].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781619301894, 161930189X, 9781619301931, 1619301938
Physical Desc
v, 122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Lexile measure
940L
Status
On Shelf
Martin Luther College Library - Children's Literature Area
TH9445 .T18 L38 2013
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Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Nomad Press, [2013].
Language
English
ISBN
9781619301894, 161930189X, 9781619301931, 1619301938
Lexile measure
940

Notes

General Note
"With 25 Projects"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
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 amd materials evolved over time.
Target Audience
940L,Lexile

Subjects

LC Subjects
Architectural drawings.
Skyscrapers -- Designs and plans -- Juvenile literature.
Tall buildings -- Designs and plans -- Juvenile literature.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Latham, D., & Christensen, A. (2013). Skyscrapers: investigate feats of engineering . Nomad Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Latham, Donna and Andrew Christensen. 2013. Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering. Nomad Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Latham, Donna and Andrew Christensen. Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering Nomad Press, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Latham, Donna., and Andrew Christensen. Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering Nomad Press, 2013.

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