Shea, Therese,

How a skyscraper is built / by Therese Shea. - First edition. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Engineering our world. . - Engineering our world. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

Look up! -- Super steel -- A firm foundation -- The superstructure -- Inside and out -- Going up! -- The power of wind -- Superior skyscrapers -- Make your own skyscraper.

Explains the process of building a skyscraper, including creating a strong foundation, using metal beams to share the weight of the giant structure, and why engineers need to take wind into consideration when designing a skyscraper.

ISBN: 9780605932395

LCCN: 2015031494

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Skyscrapers--Design and construction.

LC Class. No.: TH1615 / .S54 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 720.483