Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781596431621)

Skyscrapers define the American city. Through a narrative text and gorgeous historical photographs David Weitzman explores Native American history and the evolution of structural engineering and architecture, illuminating the Mohawk ironworkers who risked their lives to build our cities and their lasting impact on our urban landscape.

Author: David Weitzman
ISBN-10: 1596431628
ISBN-13: 9781596431621
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.52h x 7.34w x 0.61d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 139486 / Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City


Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2010 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2010
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2010
School Library Journal 10/01/2010 pg. 135
Booklist 10/15/2010 pg. 50
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2010 pg. 121
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 199