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    Skyscrapers
    Skyscrapers
    Skyscrapers
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    Skyscrapers

    By Chris Bowman

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    As the tallest buildings on Earth, skyscrapers tower over cities! These massive buildings house offices, shops, and apartments in cities around the world. This title introduces readers to the building methods, materials, and science that lets these towers climb high into the sky.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBellwether Media
    Release dateAug 1, 2018
    ISBN9781681035666
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