{"product_id":"empire-state-building-when-new-york-reached-for-the-skies-paperback","title":"Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Mann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan Witschonke\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLewis Hine\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in the world for the time. Fascinating profiles describe the individuals who dreamed of and built this architectural marvel. Archival photographs recreate the heady world of the steelworkers out on the girders, high above the city streets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eOne of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Mann\u003c\/b\u003e has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series. She is former teacher in New York, holds an M.S.E. and is cofounder of Mikaya Press. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlan Witschonke\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of four Wonders of the World books: \u003ci\u003eThe Brooklyn Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmpire State Building\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Wall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHoover Dam\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 9.94 x 8.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769987039520,"sku":"9781931414081","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7a85e2163b4d06f98a5ba16879249346.webp?v=1780361826","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/empire-state-building-when-new-york-reached-for-the-skies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}