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AlbakiReads Editorial Taking Apart a Skyscraper, Piece by Piece
Taking Apart a Skyscraper, Piece by Piece
Using the imagined dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building as its framework, David Macaulay examines what makes a skyscraper stand—and what it would take to bring one down. The book connects a large-scale demolition project to the building’s underlying structure, turning an iconic tower into a practical study of construction, engineering, and deconstruction. Its fictional scenario creates room to consider the sequence and challenges involved in taking apart a complex urban structure.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Kids interested in buildings, engineering, and construction
- Young readers curious about how large structures are demolished
- Readers who enjoy illustrated-style nonfiction concepts grounded in an imagined scenario
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Skyscraper structureDemolitionEngineeringConstruction and deconstruction
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Book Overview This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains h...
This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 78 | Language: English | Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN | ISBN: 0395454255
FormatPaperback
Pages78
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0395454255
EAN9780395454251
PublisherHOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Publication Date1987-10-26
EditionReprint
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.72 Pounds
Length11.98 Inches
Width9.01 Inches
Height0.31 Inches
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