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)
Alan Witschonke, Illustrator
Paperback
SKU:9781931414081
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Book Details
Book Details
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
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
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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