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Empire State Building
When construction of the Empire State Building began in 1929, it was planned as the world’s tallest building. This book tells the story of its construction – including how steel rivets were heated in a coal furnace and then tossed to the riveter who pounded them into the metal beams. Many pictures and illustrations throughout the book make it fascinating for school-age children. 48 pages; paperback.
Generating Wind Power
Niki Walker; lower/middle. Learn about the history of windmills, energy and what it does for us, and how man is using amazing wind turbines to harvest energy from wind today. Many color illustrations. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company. [* A time frame of millions of years is mentioned on page 30.]
Hoover Dam
This is the story of taming the wild Colorado River and the construction of the mighty Hoover Dam. The years of planning, dangerous working conditions, and details of how the dam was built are all explained in interesting text and clear drawings and pictures. Ages 9-15; 44 pages plus a large fold-out; paperback. Proofreader’s note: Two instances of bad language in the “Voices” sections on pages 17 and 28; reference to “millions of years” on page 32.
Planes and Helicopters
Clive Gifford. Colorful and informative. This book will help children learn terms for some of the parts of airplanes and helicopters. They can learn what develops the lift essential to flight. And many pictures demonstrate the different types of aircraft and the different jobs they are used for. Boys will enjoy this one! Ages 7-12; 24 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.
The Brooklyn Bridge
Engineer John Roebling had a big dream. He designed a bridge that would span East River and join Brooklyn and New York. It would be big and strong and beautiful. It would be a suspension bridge, hung from huge cables. Then John died before the work was started. But his son Washington carried on his work. Children will enjoy reading this story of how the bridge was built. Old pictures and clear drawings make it easy to understand. 46 pages; paperback.
The Great Pyramid
This colorful book explains life in ancient Egypt and tells the story of the building of the Great Pyramid. It touches on the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, explains how the Pharoah had so much power, and tells why the Great Pyramid was built. 48 pages; paperback; Mikaya Press
The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
Built in 1880 of cast iron and steel, the “fat and red and jolly” little lighthouse sits on the bank of the Hudson River in New York City. When the great, gray, and powerful George Washington Bridge is built overhead, the little lighthouse feels very, very small. But he soon comes to understand that he is still needed to guide boats through dark and stormy weather. Ages 3 to 7. 64 pages; paperback.
