This newest addition to Prestel's acclaimed
series, which introduces children to important
works of art and architecture, takes young
readers around the world to investigate how
tall buildings are constructed and what makes
them so appealing. There's something irresistible about a skyscraper. It can reshape
an entire city skyline, and from the building's top floors, people
can see the world from a different perspective. Travelling
from New York City to Dubai, from London to Shanghai, and
from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago, this colorful book features
double-page spreads for each of the skyscrapers it profiles.
This newest addition to Prestel's acclaimed
series, which introduces children to important
works of art and architecture, takes young
readers around the world to investigate how
tall buildings are constructed and what makes
them so appealing. There's something irresistible about a skyscraper. It can reshape
an entire city skyline, and from the building's top floors, people
can see the world from a different perspective. Travelling
from New York City to Dubai, from London to Shanghai, and
from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago, this colorful book features
double-page spreads for each of the skyscrapers it profiles.
Each chapter includes photographs, information on the
building's architect and history, and interesting facts about its
construction and use. For instance, why is the Chrysler Building
so admired, even though it doesn't stand nearly as tall as other
skyscrapers? How do you measure the height of a building and
how do you make sure it doesn't topple over in strong winds?
How has skyscraper technology changed from the steel frame
skeletons that supported the earliest towers to the advanced
computer programs that are now needed to design buildings
more than 100 stories high? How has city life changed since
the first skyscrapers were built? Written in a style that will draw
in young readers, this fascinating tour of the world's tallest
buildings will satisfy even the most curious minds.
