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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986
Up Goes the Skyscraper (New & Updated)
By Gail Gibbons
Part of the Explore the World with Gail Gibbons series
Discover the secrets of skyscraper construction from blueprint to towering heights.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
32 pages
$18.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
Explore the fascinating journey of skyscraper construction, from initial blueprints to the dizzying heights of ironworkers 30 stories up. This updated edition reveals modern building techniques, offering young readers a step-by-step guide to how these architectural giants come to life. What challenges do builders face as they reach for the sky? Dive into this captivating look at the world of skyscrapers and uncover the marvels of engineering and design.
From the publisher
See how a skyscraper is built from the ground up in this new and updated edition of a classic from Gail Gibbons, the most popular science writer for kids in grades PreK-2. From the architectural drawings to the foundation to ironworkers building 30 stories up, learn how skyscrapers are built step-by-step. This new edition includes the latest building techniques and has been vetted by an expert. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including Tool Book and How a House is Built, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids in this inside look at skyscrapers.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- April 18, 2023
- First published
- January 1, 1986
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823452101
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