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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154837203321

Autore

Loh-Hagan Virginia

Titolo

Skyscrapers / / by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor : , : Cherry Lake Publishing, , 2017

ISBN

1-63472-231-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations

Collana

21st century junior library. Extraordinary engineering

Disciplina

720.483

Soggetti

Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers - Design and construction

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What are skyscrapers? -- How do skyscrapers support weight? -- How do skyscrapers resist forces? -- How do skyscrapers serve people's needs? -- Try this!

Sommario/riassunto

"The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Skyscrapers examines the engineering concepts that make these awe inspiring structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience"--