13 Skyscrapers Children Should Know

(Hardback)

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There's something irresistible about a skyscraper. It can reshape an entire city skyline and from the building's top floors, people can see the world from a different perspective. Travelling from New York City to Dubai, from London to Shanghai and from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago, this colourful book features double-page spreads for each of the skyscrapers it profiles. Each chapter includes photographs, information on the building's architect and history and interesting facts about its construction and use. For instance, why is the Chrysler Building so admired, even though it doesn't stand nearly as tall as other skyscrapers How do you measure the height of a building and how do you make sure it doesn't topple over in strong winds How has skyscraper technology changed, from the steel frame skeletons that supported the earliest towers to the advanced computer programs that are now needed to design buildings more than 100 stories high How has city life changed since the first skyscrapers were built Written in a style that will draw in young readers, this fascinating tour of the world's tallest buildings will satisfy even the most curious minds AUTHOR: Brad Finger is an art historian author of '13 Modern Artists Children Should Know', '13 American Artists Children Should Know', and '13 Bridges Children Should Know' (all by Prestel). 60 illustrations

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"From ancient Egypt's great pyramids to medieval Europe's cathedral towers, humans have always tried to build structures that reach the sky, whether out of practicality or hubris. This book showcases 13 of the world's best-known and most influential skyscrapers . . . In clearly designed, well laid-out pages, each skyscraper is accompanied by a box that provides quick details (date of construction, architectural style, designer, height), while a time line at the top contextualizes the building." -Booklist

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BRAD FINGER is an art historian based near Chicago, IL. He is the author of 13 Modern Artists Children Should Know, 13 American Artists Children Should Know, and 13 Bridges Children Should Know (all by Prestel).