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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.
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.
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 Last River
No European had ever taken boats down the Colorado river and come out alive. In May 1869, ten men boarded four rowboats in Green River City, Wyoming. Three months and 1,000 miles later, two battered boats carrying six exhausted and starving men emerged from the depths of the Grand Canyon. The Last River tells their remarkable story. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower and middle-grade school children. Paperback; 47 pages. Proofreader’s note: Instances of violence and evolution on pp. 12, 35, 43.