Books with title Scrapers

As the tallest buildings on Earth, skyscrapers tower over cities! These massive buildings house offices, shops, and apartments in cities around the world. This title introduces readers to the building methods, materials, and science that lets these towers climb high into the sky. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Infographics highlight famous structures. Diagrams point out the different forces that act on the structures. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way.

In Skyscrapers, early fluent readers will learn about the engineering that goes into building sky-high. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them. An infographic illustrates how steel frames make skycrapers safer, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about skyscrapers using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Skyscrapers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Skyscrapers is part of Jump!'s Amazing Structures series.

Skyscrapers are among the largest structures in the man-made world.Towering high above the horizon, skyscrapers are among the most incredible things humans have ever built. Readers will discover what it takes to construct such amazingly tall buildings, from what materials are used to how engineers predict the stresses a building will need to withstand. They will also find out how the earliest skyscrapers were built, how skyscrapers have grown taller and taller over time, and what kind of skyscrapers architects are planning for the future.

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Skyscrapers examines the engineering concepts that make these awe inspiring structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Humans have been scraping the sky much longer than most people think since the ancient Egyptian pyramids, in fact! In this exciting volume, readers will explore a comprehensive history of humanitys most vertically ambitious architecture and learn the fascinating geometry that makes such engineering possible. Theyll also investigate technologies these man-made heights require, such as escalators, elevators, weather-resistant materials, and more. Dizzying photographs will amaze even reluctant readers, and a fun map invites interaction. Complete with a hands-on engineering activity, this jaw-dropping volume is an essential addition to any library.