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How Skyscrapers Stand Tall

  • Hardback
  • 32 pages
  • Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
  • 21 x 26 x 0.8 cm

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For curious young builders and future architects

Shows how steel and glass reach amazing heights

Understand the science keeping tall towers safe

Learn the architectural secrets that allow skyscrapers to touch the clouds while staying safe and stable.

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What keeps a skyscraper from swaying in the wind or falling over? Skyscrapers are marvels of modern design, and this book invites you to explore the science and technology that make them possible. From deep foundations and steel skeletons to high-tech stabilisers, you will uncover the brilliant engineering solutions that allow these towers to scrape the sky. This engaging guide breaks down architectural principles into simple, fun concepts perfect for young readers. You will discover why triangles are used for strength, how elevators work at such extreme heights, and the clever ways engineers keep tall buildings standing firm against storms and gravity. This book is a must-have for any child who loves building with blocks or wonders how our modern cities reach such dizzying heights. Packed with clear information, it inspires a new generation of creative thinkers and builders.

  • Title

    How Skyscrapers Stand Tall

  • Author

    Libby Wilson

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Abdo Publishing Company

  • Published

    December 2024

  • Weight

    309g

  • Page Count

    32

  • Dimensions

    21 x 26 x 0.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781098295899

  • ISBN-10

    1098295897

  • Eden Code

    7582621