| Engineering Burj Khalifa Contributor(s): McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto (Author) |
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ISBN: 1532113714 ISBN-13: 9781532113710 Publisher: Core Library OUR PRICE: $33.86 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East |
| Dewey: 720.483 |
| LCCN: 2017946984 |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Series: Building by Design Set 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Burj Khalifa, an enormous skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, became the world's tallest building upon its completion in 2009. Engineering Burj Khalifa discusses why the designers aimed so high, the innovative construction methods used by the builders, and how the tower's occupants are kept safe and comfortable. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |