Download or read book The Incredible Story of Skyscrapers written by Greg Roza and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2003-12-15 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamentals of skyscraper construction are presented in this compelling story about some of the world’s tallest buildings, including New York’s Empire State Building and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blueprints, foundations, skeletons, tube frames, and curtain walls are just some of the architectural concepts described in this engaging book.