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Portion of title |
Skyscrapers |
Series |
True stories True stories (Heinemann Library (Firm)) ^A1016612
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Contents |
Soaring into the sky -- Early skyscrapers -- Planning and building a skyscraper -- The dangers of building high -- Skyscrapers today -- Timeline. |
Abstract |
"How tall is the worlds tallest skyscraper? Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa crooked? Who invented the elevator brake? To uncover these and other hidden facts about skyscrapers, explore the secrets of True Stories." |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
LCCN | 2008043411 |
ISBN | 9781432923495 (hc) |
ISBN | 1432923498 (hc) |