Las Animas - Bent County Library District

This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished.

Explores the history, people, and science behind the construction of the Empire State Building. Includes activity page, quiz, and glossary.

Describes the Empire State Building and recounts how it was built.

"Explores various perspectives on the process of building the Empire State Building. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--

Photographs and simple text describe the history and importance of New York City's Empire State Building.

"Have you ever been to New York City and seen the Empire State Building? This beautiful skyscraper is known as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Details about its construction, early days, and stories about interesting and unique events that took place here delight and engage, and graphic organizers and eye-catching images draw in even the most reluctant readers. You'll want to plan a trip to New York City to see the Empire State Building...

In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home.

John Cloud takes a trip to New York City to visit his father, a Mohawk Indian steelworker working on the Empire State Building.