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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.

Photographs and simple text describe the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.

Details development, design, and construction of the modern skyscraper.

Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of skyscrapers and describes some notable examples.

Examines the importance of math in building skyscrapers, and uses that format to foster an understanding of numbers, measurements, shapes, charts, and diagrams.

Contends the skyscraper originated in New York and discusses the developments in commerce, land use, and technology that led to the building ofhigh rises.

Discusses the history and construction of the massive World Trade Center, daily operations, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the process of rebuilding it.

Describes the history of the Empire State Building, emphasizing basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.

Introduces young readers to skyscrapers, describing both the inside and outside of several of these extremely tall buildings located around the world.

Provides photographs and facts about ten of the world's most extraordinary skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, and the Willis Tower.

Discusses the construction of skyscrapers focusing on materials, size, weight, and type.

Describes the building of Norwest Center, a fifty-seven story skyscraper in Minneapolis.

Examines different types of skyscrapers around the world, providing information on materials and construction technologies, and discussing the purpose and location of important skyscrapers.

A History of skyscrapers from the first century to the present and a description of their construction and services.