Skyscraper - Hardcover

Goodman, Susan E.; Doolittle, Michael

3.92

12 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375813098 ISBN 13: 9780375813092

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2004

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IT ALL STARTS with a vision of a building so high it will catch the clouds. . . .

From that first vision, through the planning, digging, welding, fitting, and decorating, Skyscraper shows how a very tall building is constructed in a very narrow space. Author Susan Goodman and photographer Michael Doolittle spent several years documenting the building of a New York City skyscraper. They have distilled hundreds of photographs and hours of interviews and research into this lively and accessible book for construction fans of all ages.

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About the Author:

Author Susan E. Goodman and photographer Michael J. Doolittle have worked together on 12 books, including the Ultimate Field Trip series. Skyscraper has been one of their favorite projects. Susan lives in Boston with her family and Michael lives in New Haven, CT, with his.

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*Starred Review* Gr. 2-5. In the latest collaboration between Goodman and photographer Doolittle, graceful, clear text and exciting color photos show the planning and construction of a New York City skyscraper. Inviting spreads introduce the work of the hundreds of people involved, from the architects, engineers, and "experts on everything from parking to window washing" to the construction team that solves incredible technical and logistical challenges. Goodman tells her story in beautifully edited, straightforward language that gives just the details that will sharpen kids' interest: when an enormous hammer is used on the foundation bedrock, for example, it "makes waves in toilets a block away." Particularly moving are profiles and quotes from those involved that personalize the story and encourage readers to think about the human power and pride behind the engineering feats: "My grandfather worked on the Empire State Building, and my dad built the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. I worked on the World Trade Center. Sometimes I look around and think, 'Yup, we helped make this city.'" Stunning photographs, fact paragraphs in red type, and a concluding world map indicating where some of the construction materials originated further enhance this thoughtful, well-composed offering, which will nicely complement David Macaulay's Building Big (2000). Gillian Engberg
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