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Hardcover Skyscraper Book

ISBN: 0689844891

ISBN13: 9780689844898

Skyscraper

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Did you know that it took ten million bricks to build the Empire State Building? Did you know that residents of the John Hancock Center sometimes have to call down to the doorman to find out the weather on the streets below? Did you know a building in Dubai is planned to be nearly one half mile high? In Skyscraper , Lynn Curlee delves into one of man's endless fascinations -- building as high in the sky as possible. From the the Empire State Building...

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Excellent book for ages 9-12

Contrary to the previous reviewer, I thought this book was excellent. The audience is upper-elementary to middle school, not preschool (recommended ages 9-12). It brings in architectural theory as well as the history of the buildings. The book was written post-9-11, so there is discussion of the WTC tragedy. Excellent read, with deeper information than most. My children were captivated.
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