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Who designs skyscrapers? How are they built? Why don't they fall down? From the Tower of Babel to the Great Pyramids to New York's Freedom Tower (to be completed in 2010), skyscrapers in one form or another have captured humankind's imagination. This book covers the world's most important skyscrapers, beginning with the earliest attempts to build to the sky, through the major design periods, and right up to post-September 11. The acetate overlays feature:- The Chrysler Building: Cutaway view show more of the crown- The New York Skyline: 1876 and today- The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank: Cutaway view of its structure- The Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur: In 1996, the world's tallest building. show lessTags
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Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children. He has written more than two hundred titles on science, technology, sports, and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.
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Common Knowledge
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- Skyscrapers: Uncovering Technology (Uncovering) (Uncovering)
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