Synopses & Reviews
A unique day-in-the-life look at a real girl named Kristen who works as an ironworkers apprentice on some of New York City's tallest buildings. Following Kristen around the construction site, readers will learn what tools the workers use, how they use them, and how they work as a team. With a fascinating variety of materials, labels, and photographs from an actual site where Kristen worked, Susan L. Roth has created a masterpiece of creative collage-and an eye-popping learning experience for readers of all ages.
About the Author
Susan L. Roth is the author and illustrator of many wonderful books, including Happy Birthday Mr. Kang, It's a Dog's New York, and the best selling My Love for You. Her books have received such awards as the New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, the ABA Pick of the Lists, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. She has three grown children and lives in New York City with her husband.