Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Scraping the sky -- Height and size -- Constructing a skyscraper -- Early days -- King Kong -- Dramatic events -- Visiting the Empire State Building -- A global icon -- Glossary.
Summary
"Have you ever been to New York City and seen the Empire State Building? This beautiful skyscraper is known as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Details about its construction, early days, and stories about interesting and unique events that took place here delight and engage, and graphic organizers and eye-catching images draw in even the most reluctant readers. You'll want to plan a trip to New York City to see the Empire State Building after reading this book!"--Provided by publisher.
