Title:
Elevators / Tracy Maurer.
ISBN:
9781683423928
9781683424628
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
[Vero Beach, Florida] : Rourke Educational Media, [2018]
Physical Description:
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Lifting up, lowering down -- Ancient elevators -- Otis changes skylines -- From landmarks to sailing ships -- Other lifting machines -- Modern elevators -- Reaching new heights -- Timeline.
Summary:
A look at some of the most amazing elevators in the world. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.
Subject Term:
Audience:
890L Lexile
Series Title:
Series Sequence:
OCLC Number:
on1005351869
Availability:
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