Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

A "thriller that does for elevators what Psycho did for showers and Jaws did for the beach--a heart-pounding tale in which a series of disasters paralyzes New York City with fear"--

Describes the building of One World Trade Center, detailing the methods of engineering used, how technology was used to create the building, and safety and security at the site.

American Ground is the story - until now untold - of the people who responded to the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Within days, William Langewiesche made his way into the innermost recesses of the collapse. By virtue of the integrity and excellence of his previous work, he quickly secured unique, unrestricted, around-the-clock access to the site, the rescue workers and laborers there, and the meetings of city officials,...

In more than 150 photographs, drawings, and plans--most never seen by the public--Judith Dupré shares the background on the rise of the building.One World Trade Center showcases the skyscraper's groundbreaking design and engineering, from the initial excavation to the final placement of the spire and captures the hope, resiliency, and pride of those who built it. The book has in-depth explorations of the innovations, including a 360 degree view...

Examines the World Trade Center as an American icon, describing the conception, design, and construction of the Twin Towers and relating the activities that take place there during a normal twenty-four hour day.

"From idea to national landmark, this early chapter book highlights the building sequence of the One World Trade Center showing elementary readers how it was engineered and built"--Provided by publisher.

This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished.

Joe Carbonelli is hired as a water boy for the construction of the Empire State building, follow his story as he explains how the world's tallest skyscraper was built.

"Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Empire State Building, one of New York City's most well-known landmarks"--

In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home.