How a skyscraper is built / by Therese Shea.

Author/creator Shea, Therese author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationNew York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2016.
Copyright Date©2016
Description24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesEngineering our world
Engineering our world. ^A1296148
Contents Look up! -- Super steel -- A firm foundation -- The superstructure -- Inside and out -- Going up! -- The power of wind -- Superior skyscrapers -- Make your own skyscraper.
Abstract The towering buildings that fill our cities definitely weren't built in a day. Skyscrapers are huge construction projects full of complicated steps. From drilling anchor holes and erecting steel beams to laying acres and acres of concrete, it takes lots of people and lots of smarts to build a vertical city.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
LCCN 2015031494
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