| Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City Contributor(s): Weitzman, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596431628 ISBN-13: 9781596431621 Publisher: Flash Point OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life |
| Dewey: 690.092 |
| LCCN: 2010284452 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 7.34" W x 9.52" (0.86 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 139486 Reading Level: 7.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Skyscrapers define the American city. Through a narrative text and gorgeous historical photographs David Weitzman explores Native American history and the evolution of structural engineering and architecture, illuminating the Mohawk ironworkers who risked their lives to build our cities and their lasting impact on our urban landscape. |
Contributor Bio(s): Weitzman, David: - DAVID WEITZMAN is the author and illustrator of more than a dozen books for children on America's industrial and technical history. His books include Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City. |