America's Top 10 Skyscrapers
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.
720
year: 1998
copies: 7
call number/section: 720
lexile: 1000
subjects: skyscrapers [X]
The Petronas Twin Towers
Photographs and simple text describe the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
725
year: 2002
copies: 3
call number/section: 725
lexile:
subjects: skyscrapers [X]
Skyscrapers
Details development, design, and construction of the modern skyscraper.
720
year: 2001
copies: 4
call number/section: 720
lexile: 750
subjects: skyscrapers [X]
Skyscrapers
Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of skyscrapers and describes some notable examples.
720
year: 1999
copies: 3
call number/section: 720
lexile: 1120
subjects: skyscrapers [X]
Using Math To Build A Skyscraper
Examines the importance of math in building skyscrapers, and uses that format to foster an understanding of numbers, measurements, shapes, charts, and diagrams.
510.76
year: 2007
copies: 4
call number/section: 510.76
lexile:
Rise Of The New York Skyscraper, 1865-1913
Contends the skyscraper originated in New York and discusses the developments in commerce, land use, and technology that led to the building ofhigh rises.
720
year: 1996
copies: 1
call number/section: 720
lexile:
The World Trade Center
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.
725.2
year: 2014
copies: 5
call number/section: 725.2
lexile: 1260
subjects: september 11 terrorist attacks, 2001, industrial buildings, terrorism, skyscrapers [X], new york
The Empire State Building
Describes the history of the Empire State Building, emphasizing basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.
725
year: 1998
copies: 18
call number/section: 725
lexile: 1090
Spectacular Skyscrapers
Introduces young readers to skyscrapers, describing both the inside and outside of several of these extremely tall buildings located around the world.
720
year: 2012
copies: 5
call number/section: 720
lexile: 980
subjects: skyscrapers [X]
The World's Most Amazing Skyscrapers
Provides photographs and facts about ten of the world's most extraordinary skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, and the Willis Tower.
720
year: 2012
copies: 8
call number/section: 720
lexile: 910
subjects: skyscrapers [X]
Skyscrapers
Discusses the construction of skyscrapers focusing on materials, size, weight, and type.
720
year: 2012
copies: 10
call number/section: 720
lexile: 850
A Skyscraper Story
Describes the building of Norwest Center, a fifty-seven story skyscraper in Minneapolis.
690
year: 1990
copies: 6
call number/section: 690
lexile:
Skyscrapers
Examines different types of skyscrapers around the world, providing information on materials and construction technologies, and discussing the purpose and location of important skyscrapers.
720
year: 2014
copies: 6
call number/section: 720
lexile:
Skyscrapers
A History of skyscrapers from the first century to the present and a description of their construction and services.
721
year: 1980
copies: 2
call number/section: 721
lexile:
subjects: skyscrapers [X]