World Trade Center (Building History Series) [Library Binding]

Laurel Corona (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2002

The World Trade Center remained the tallest skyscraper in the "city of skyscrapers" until it was destroyed in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. An important symbol of American achievement and confidence in the future when it transformed the Manhattan skyline in the 1970's, it remains a symbol today, although a transformed one whose meaning, like the nation's future, has yet to be completely redefined. (20020401)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Explains how architectural decisions were made in response to changing technologies and tastes as the structures were built, destroyed, and rebuilt. She presents additional material in sidebars about the...specific architectural features, and important individuals."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"A variety of illustrations and contemporary remarks about the building complement and enhance the text."
-- Calliope (April 2002) (UNKNOWN )

"This well-researched account is packed with detailed information about the technical principles of construction, architectural features, and maintenance of these important...structures. Extensive use of quotes from primary and secondary sources present interesting descriptions of life and customs...and the problems that needed to be addressed - both technical and administrative - to make these structures possible. Sidebars provide biographical material about major designers and builders. Overall, a well-organized, lucidly written resource."
--School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (April 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590182146
• ISBN-13: 978-1590182147
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,255,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the author of PENELOPE'S DAUGHTER (Berkley Books 2010),THE FOUR SEASONS, a novel of Vivaldi's Venice (Hyperion/VOICE 2008), and FINDING EMILIE (S&S/Gallery 2011). I also wrote UNTIL OUR LAST BREATH: A HOLOCAUST STORY OF LOVE AND PARTISAN RESISTANCE (St. Martin's 2008). Please visit my website and blog at www.laurelcorona.com, and my special website for PENELOPE'S DAUGHTER, "Xanthe's World," at www.pensdaughter.blogspot.com. You can check for appearances in your area at the bottom of this page. I can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail].