Engineering One World Trade Center / by Cecilia Pinto McCarthy ; content consultant, Louis F. Geschwindner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.
Publication Info.
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Audience
Grades 3-6.
Contents
One World Trade Center -- Preparing to build a tower -- Building One World Trade Center -- One World Trade Center today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary.
Summary
"One World Trade Center, an enormous skyscraper in New York City, was built in the wake of terrorist attacks that destroyed the original Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Engineering One World Trade Center looks at how architects designed the building, how the skyscraper incorporates many new safety features, and how workers built the tower in the middle of a bustling city. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
