Author: Rebecca Pettiford
Series: Amazing Structures
Narrator: Dana Flemming
Unabridged: 0 hr 7 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 01/01/2016
In Skyscrapers, early fluent readers will learn about the engineering that goes into building sky-high. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them. An infographic illustrates how steel frames make skyscrapers safer, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about skyscrapers using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Skyscrapers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Skyscrapers is part of Jump!'s Amazing Structures series.
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