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Skyscraper

Examines the history of the design of tall buildings.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Curlee, Lynn
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2007.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Skyscrapers > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:	Examines the history of the design of tall buildings.
Physical Description:	40 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
Audience:	Ages 8-12. 5-8
Awards:	A Junior Library Guild selection
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9780689844898 (reinforced) : 0689844891 (reinforced) : 9781428723528 (BWI bdg.) 1428723528 (BWI bdg.)
Author Notes:	Lynn Curlee was educated as an art historian and worked as a fine artist for many years before he began to make children's books. Three of his books, Capital , Liberty , and Rushmore , were chosen by the Barbara Bush Literacy Campaign as their Book of the Year in three consecutive years. Mr. Curlee has won numerous awards for his work, including but not limited to a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book ( Brooklyn Bridge ), Orbis Pictus Award ( Rushmore ), ALA Notable Books for Children ( Liberty ), and Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year ( Parthenon ). His other books include Ballpark , Trains , Mythological Creatures , and Seven Wonders of the Ancient World . He lives in Norwich, Connecticut, with his partner and two Great Danes. Find out more on Instagram @LynnCurlee.