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Mikaya Press, 2006-04-02

Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies

Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies

Wonders of the World Book and Wonders of the World (Mikaya Paperback)

Elizabeth Mann, Author

Alan Witschonke, Illustrator

Paperback

9781931414081

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Now in paperback, an illustrated history of the Empire State Building: its architecture, engineering, construction, profiles of the millionaires and laborers who build it -- includes both new illustrative paintings and archival photographs.
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Keywords and Themes: Architecture • History • JNF005000 • JNF025210 • Juvenile Nonfiction • United States - 20th Century

Age Range • 9-13

Pages • 48

Subjects • Empire State Building (New York • NY) - Design • Building • Iron and Steel - Juvenile literatur • Architecture - New York (State) - New York

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century

From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in the world for the time. Fascinating profiles describe the individuals who dreamed of and built this architectural marvel. Archival photographs recreate the heady world of the steelworkers out on the girders, high above the city streets.

Wonders of the World series

The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.

"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
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