The Story Behind Skyscrapers
by Price, Sean StewartFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-06-15
Publisher(s): Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary
How tall is the world's tallest skyscraper? Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa crooked? Who invented the elevator brake? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!
Author Biography
Sean Stewart Price has written more than 40 books of children and teenagers, most of them on history, science, or public health. He has also written books for teachers and contributed to numerous textbooks and reference books.
Table of Contents
| Soaring into the Sky | p. 4 |
| Early Skyscrapers | p. 6 |
| Planning and Building a Skyscraper | p. 10 |
| The Dangers of Building High | p. 16 |
| Skyscrapers Today | p. 22 |
| Timeline | p. 28 |
| Glossary | p. 30 |
| Find Out More | p. 31 |
| Index | p. 32 |
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