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Reviewed on May 1, 2017 | Elementary
PreS-Gr 2–From the concrete foundation to the final spire, this nonfiction picture book shows young audiences the basics of building the exterior of a skyscraper. Each spread depicts one step in the process, from digging the initial trench and pit to installing rebar and concrete to building floors skyward with beams and glass. A small inset box included on each spread provides a cutaway view of the skyscraper's gradual progress. Two separate blocks of text describe each stage of construction, one...Log In or Sign Up to Read More