A skyscraper reaches up
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New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2017].
Status
Central - Kids Nonfiction
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J 720.483 BURNS
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Published
New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
24 pages : color ; 25 cm.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references, glossary, websites and index.
Description
"Created to support NGSS, the Be An Engineer! series explains how different structures are designed by engineers to solve problems. Each title takes readers through the steps of the engineering design process to explain how an everyday structure is designed to overcome physical obstacles to meet peoples' needs. Real-world examples, vibrant photographs, and fact boxes reinforce learning, and readers design and create their own model structures. A link printed inside each book gives readers access to Crabtree Plus, a secure website with supplemental digital content, including engaging simulations and interactive activities that reinforce and extend key series' concepts."--,Provided by publisher.
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Engineers design skyscrapers to help solve the challenge of making room for a large number of people on a small piece of land. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what shapes and materials are used in construction to make tall buildings stable. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to create skyscrapers that can withstand weight, weather, natural disastersand time!
Target Audience
Ages 7-10.
Target Audience
Grades 4 to 6.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Burns, K. (2017). A skyscraper reaches up . Crabtree Publishing Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Burns, Kylie. 2017. A Skyscraper Reaches Up. Crabtree Publishing Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Burns, Kylie. A Skyscraper Reaches Up Crabtree Publishing Company, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Burns, Kylie. A Skyscraper Reaches Up Crabtree Publishing Company, 2017.

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