Skyscrapers investigate feats of engineering / Donna Latham ; illustrated by Andrew Christensen.
| Author/creator | Latham, Donna |
| Other author | Christensen, Andrew (Andrew James) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | White River Junction, Vermont : Nomad Press, [2013] |
| Description | v, 122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Build it yourself series "Build it yourself" series. ^A1056519 |
| Contents | The sky's the limit -- Engineering and thinking big -- Defying gravity -- Story by story : building up -- Chicago : sky high in the Windy City -- New York City : vertical metropolis -- Amazing skyscraper achievements -- Disasters and close calls. |
| Abstract | Examines the physical science behind the construction of skyscrapers, covering such topics as gravity, inertia, oscillation, and static electricity. Looks at how the engineering and building techniques involved in the creation of present-day skyscrapers evolved over time. |
| General note | "With 25 Projects"--Cover. |
| General note | "Inspires interest in STEM"--Page 4 of cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 120) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016429565 |
| ISBN | 9781619301894 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 161930189X (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781619301931 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1619301938 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |