Record-breaking buildings
By: by Jon Richards, Ed Simkins
Contributors: Simkins, Ed, author
Series: Infographic top 10
Published: 2015
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780750287470; 9780750297837; 9780750287487
Subjects: Miscellanea; Buildings; Juvenile literature; Charts, diagrams
Description: This title presents the most fascinating and astounding record-breakers in the world of construction - from soaring skyscrapers and teetering towers to super-sized stadia and bizarre buildings. Illustrated in the form of infographics, this book is both fascinating and visually appealing to kids.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Taller and taller; title: Spend, spend, spend; title: No expense spared; title: On display; title: Fun and games; title: Building for animals; title: Fit for a king; title: Ancient buildings; title: On the move; title: Bridging the gap; title: That doesn't look right; title: Superdomes; title: Building in space.