Empire State Building: A Wonders of the World Book - Couverture rigide

Mann, Elizabeth

 
9781931414067: Empire State Building: A Wonders of the World Book
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ISBN 10 : 1931414068 ISBN 13 : 9781931414067
Editeur : Mikaya Press, 2003

Synopsis

The illustrated true story of the world's most famous skyscraper.

In 1929 the race was on to construct the tallest building in the world. Less than two years later, the race was won and the age of skyscrapers had its exclamation point.

In Empire State Building, author Elizabeth Mann tells the story of an American icon. From start to finishing touches, she tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into its creation. Her fascinating profiles of the millionaires and laborers capture the essence of the individuals who dreamed of and built this architectural marvel.

Alan Witschonke's paintings are bold and luminous, and his diagrams dazzlingly clear. Photographs by early 20th century master Lewis Hine take the reader up high into the heady, dangerous world of the steelworker out on the edge of girders way above the city streets. Empire State Building is a timely book about the enduring achievement of a great city.

Wonders of the World series

The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.

"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
- Booklist

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À propos de l'auteur

by Elizabeth Mann; illustrated by Alan Witschonke; photography by Lewis Hine

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Éditeur
Mikaya Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1931414068
ISBN 13 
9781931414067
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Witschonke Alan
Nombre de pages
40
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9781931414081: Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1931414084 ISBN 13 :  9781931414081
Editeur : Miyaka Press, 2015
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