Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text trace Manhattans growth from a tiny Dutch outpost to the commercial; financial; and cultural heart of the world. This book explains construction above and below ground; including the excavation of subway lines and the building of bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.Author and illustrator Donald A. Mackay traces Manhattans history from its first wood; stone; and brick houses to its famous modern structures; including the Empire State Building; Rockefeller Center; and the World Trade Center. Along with historical background; he presents clear explanations and illustrations of the skilled labor and methods behind the islands tunnels; bridges; and train lines. Mackay describes who does what at a construction site; the assembly of a tower crane; and the construction of skyscrapers; from the foundations to the floor-by-floor elevations; along with other amazing procedures that are all part of a days work in building the big city. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy James David BelkGreat!13 of 17 people found the following review helpful. The Glass Menagerie was a well written play.By abha soniSome people did not think much of the play; but I thought it was an excellent play. The charecter laura in the play is a crippled girl who feels that she is unable to do anything because she is crippled. Laura keeps a glass menagerie and is very attached to it because she feels they are like her; fragile and transparent. One of the glass charecters resembles her because it is different from all the other animals. Tom; who is Lauras brother wants to leave his house and do something adventurous with his life; but cant until his sister finds a suitible match. Amanda is their mother; who feels self-pity because her husband left her and she has to take care of two children. She keeps reminding Laura of how she always had so many gentelmen callers and Laura has none. This play ended sadly but made a good point.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy laneydSmooth transition ; thank you