Overview
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.
Synopsis
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.
Elizabeth Young - Children's Literature
Not many people think about skyscrapers—except perhaps budding architects and real architects, but this work presents them from inception to completion. Impressive full-color photographs illustrate the Random House building in New York City from the architects drawings and models to its final position in the skyline. Readers are exposed to the dirt—literally—during the description of excavation and the accompanying photographs. Thousands of people have a part in creating these lofty skyscrapers. Goodman and Doolittle give recognition to everyone from the dump truck driver, to the ironworker, to the engineers. Also impressive is the careful description of each job mentioned, with comments from the workers which makes this an appropriate addition to a careers library as well as art and architecture titles. Following the text is a world map indicating products and services that contributed to this construction and their country of origin, a brief glossary and acknowledgements to companies queried. Just for fun—see how many building can be recognized throughout this work. 2004, Alfred A. Knopf, Ages 9 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Not many people think about skyscrapers—except perhaps budding architects and real architects, but this work presents them from inception to completion. Impressive full-color photographs illustrate the Random House building in New York City from the architects drawings and models to its final position in the skyline. Readers are exposed to the dirt—literally—during the description of excavation and the accompanying photographs. Thousands of people have a part in creating these lofty skyscrapers. Goodman and Doolittle give recognition to everyone from the dump truck driver, to the ironworker, to the engineers. Also impressive is the careful description of each job mentioned, with comments from the workers which makes this an appropriate addition to a careers library as well as art and architecture titles. Following the text is a world map indicating products and services that contributed to this construction and their country of origin, a brief glossary and acknowledgements to companies queried. Just for fun—see how many building can be recognized throughout this work. 2004, Alfred A. Knopf, Ages 9 to 12.—Elizabeth Young