"Kids will learn about the history of skyscrapers with Engineer It! Skyscraper Projects. They will discover how skyscrapers are built. Then, build their own mini skyscrapers using toothpicks, pretzels, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Young crafters will be budding engineers in no time! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--Publisher's website.
Contents:
What is a skyscraper? -- How people use skyscrapers -- Building skyscrapers -- Materials -- Paper scraper -- Toothpick tower -- Skyline cylinders -- Brick and mortar build -- Stack to the sky -- Windproof building -- Conclusion -- Quiz -- Glossary.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.