During the depths of the Great Depression a majestic symbol of fortitude arose. And it rose high. In fact it was the world’s tallest building for over 40 years. Besides providing a nation with much needed jobs (seven million man hours!), it also provided much needed national pride. In Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building, big pictures and minimal text show the process: from the demolition of the pre-existing hotel to the arrival of the steel and then the methods involved in building the skyscraper. This is an excellent choice for children interested in construction.
Ages: 6-9
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Activity: Build your own Empire State Building with this project from papertoys.com
P.S. Older children working on research papers would be well-served to get their hands on two other titles I found. In
Unbuilding,
David Macauley masterfully illustrates the imagined demolition of the Empire State Building. A great way to learn how it was built, in reverse. And
Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies by Elizabeth Mann is chock full of interesting information.
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