Building on a Dream: The Empire State Building
Learn about the Amazing Craftsman Who Built the Art Deco Wonder and the Race to Become the World's Tallest Building
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
979-8-89094-190-9 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating exploration into the construction of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. Learn how the construction was able to be completed in just one year and how assembly line techniques used in the auto industry were implemented in the construction of the building resulting in the unprecedented build time. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89094-190-9 (9798890941909)
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Amie Jane Leavitt
Building on a Dream: Empire State Building
Learn About the Amazing Craftsman Who Built the Art Deco Wonder and the Race to Become the World's Tallest Building
E-Book
approx. 08/2027
Curious Fox Books
€8.82
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