About This Book
This visually stunning nonfiction book delves into the history, design, and construction of skyscrapers around the world. Award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee uses dramatic paintings and lucid prose to explain how these architectural wonders came to be, featuring iconic structures like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Petronas Towers. It's packed with intriguing facts, such as the ten million bricks used in the Empire State Building, and touches upon the excitement, drama, and even tragedy, including a mention of the former World Trade Center. Ideal for children aged 4-11, it sparks curiosity about engineering, history, and urban development.
Examines the history of the design of tall buildings.
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Discussion Prompts
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What makes a building a 'skyscraper'?
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Which skyscraper in the book do you find most interesting and why?
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What challenges do you think engineers and architects face when designing and building very tall structures?
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How have skyscrapers changed the way cities look and function?
5
If you could design a skyscraper, what would it look like and what special features would it have?
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