Unbuilding
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Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 1979

Unbuilding

Written by David Macaulay

Witness the Empire State Building's mysterious dismantling.

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80 pages· 1250L
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In a daring fictional tale, the iconic Empire State Building faces an unprecedented challenge: its own dismantling. As the towering structure is methodically taken apart, secrets of its construction and the audacious plan to remove it unfold. What drives this monumental task, and what hidden truths will emerge from the rubble? Dive into a world where engineering meets intrigue, and the fate of a landmark hangs in the balance.

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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.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~9.4
F&P level
~Z+
Publication
Published
September 8, 1980
First published
December 31, 1979
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395294574

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