The STEM of Skyscrapers

Since builders broke ground on the first skyscraper in 1884, engineers and architects have continued to pioneer exciting innovations as they literally reach for the sky. Give your readers an in-depth look at the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts that make skyscrapers possible. Students will learn how elevators work, why tall buildings can make visitors seasick, how dampening systems keep skyscrapers upright, and much more through this fascinating book.