Publisher's Synopsis
A large format paperback consisting of 32 pages illustrated in black and white plus a centre pull-out section in full colour to cut out and make a model "Empire State Building". Full instructions are given and children over eight should be able to construct the model with minimum adult supervision.;The book covers the reasons why skyscrapers first came to be built and describes the engineering and social problems associated with them. There are details about high-life living: safety factor, lift maintenance and how the windows are cleaned. Finally, the author takes a look into the future - what other architectural flights of fancy are planned?
