Skyscrapers and High Rises

by Shana Priwer, Cynthia Phillips

Overview

This work includes a brief history of skyscrapers as well as chapters on elevators and communications, facades and facing, mechanical and electrical systems, forces of nature, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765681980
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/14/2014
Series:	Frameworks (Sharpe Focus)
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

About the Author

Authored by Priwer, Shana; Phillips, Cynthia

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Brief History of Skyscrapers; Chapter 2 Structural Steel; Chapter 3 Elevators and Communications; Chapter 4 Facades and Facing; Chapter 5 Mechanical and Electrical Systems; Chapter 6 Forces of Nature; Chapter 7 Skyscraper Demolitions and Disasters;

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5–9—These books examine the "science behind the structures that are part of our everyday lives." The authors discuss the sociohistorical and mathematical concepts behind, for example, "Mesoamerican Architecture" (Monuments) and "Transportation Canals and Locks" (Dams) in great depth. These informative books are a bit dry, but ideal for dedicated researchers. Diagrams, charts, and full-color photographs are appropriately placed and well captioned. An extensive glossary and index round out each of the meticulous surveys. Though textbook layout, dense information, and vocabulary-heavy sentences limit the titles to use as report resources, they will be welcome additions.—Rebecca Dash, New York Public Library

School Library Journal