Synopses & Reviews
Skycrapers! was released two days before the tragedies of September 11, 2001. We hope its information will help children understand that these magnificent buildings were designed and built with great ingenuity and respect for humankind!
-- Build a model city as you try out the roles of architect, engineer, soil expert, and city planner. But don't stop there!
-- Design and build your own skyscraper -- one that pleases the eye and is a pleasure to live and work in, yet can withstand hurricanes and earthquakes!
-- Make decisions and solve problems about design, materials, worker safety, and how your building will affect the community and the environment.
-- Grow your skyscraper from foundation to frame to finished structure as you construct a tower crane, connect columns and girders, lay a concrete floor, and engineer a working elevator. Skyscrapers! is a far-reaching adventure that will cause kids' hearts and minds to soar!