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In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home.

Follows, in simple text and illustrations, the building of a skyscraper step by step.

Presents a discussion of skyscrapers with unique architectural designs that make use of wind and solar energy, rainwater collection, and other features in order to conserve energy and reduce the need for natural resources, and includes photographs.

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

Discusses the construction of a skyscraper and depicts some famous ones.

Provides a look at construction as a career, examines the advantages and dangers of the work, discusses how to prepare for a construction job, and includes safety advice.

Find out how the world's largest construction projects are designed and built.

Diagrams, illustrations, and photos show the different stages involved in building a skyscraper.

Examines the building of structures, how to protect those structures, and the equipment that is used in construction of buildings and bridges.

Text and illustrations provide a step-by-step look at how a skyscraper is built.

Readers will aspire to see the Empire State Building this architectural wonder in person.