Full-color photographs, maps, timeline, and sidebars describe the Empire State Building, built in New York City at the time of the Great Depression.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
What is the Empire State Building? -- Building History -- Big ideas -- Profile -- The science behind the building -- Science and technology -- Computer-aided design -- Measuring the Empire State Building -- Environmental viewpoint -- Construction careers -- Notable structures -- Tall buildings through history -- Quiz -- Activity -- Further research.