ISBN: 9780060916039 - the building of manhattan (21 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text trace Manhattan's growth from a tiny Dutch outpost to the commercial, financial, and cultural heart of the world. This book explains construction above and below ground, including theexcavation of subwaylines and the buildingof bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.Author and illustrator Donald A. Mackay traces Manhattan's history from its first wood, stone, and brick houses to its famous modern structures, including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the World Trade Center. Along with historical background, he presents clear explanations and illustrations of the skilled labor and methods behind the island's tunnels, bridges, and train lines. Mackay describes who does what at a construction site, the assembly of a tower crane, and the construction of skyscrapers, from the foundations to the floor-by-floor elevations, along with other amazing procedures that are all part of a day's work in building the big city.A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text trace Manhattan's growth from a tiny Dutch outpost to the commercial, financial, and cultural heart of the world. This book explains construction above and below ground, including theexcavation of subwaylines and the buildingof bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.Author and illustrator Donald A. Mackay traces Manhattan's history from its first wood, stone, and brick houses to its famous modern structures, including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the World Trade Center. Along with historical background, he presents clear explanations and illustrations of the skilled labor and methods behind the island's tunnels, bridges, and train lines. Mackay describes who does what at a construction site, the assembly of a tower crane, and the construction of skyscrapers, from the foundations to the floor-by-floor elevations, along with other amazing procedures that are all part of a day's work in building the big city.A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Reprint. Used - Good.

Zustand: Good. Reprint. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good. green and black graphics on ivory matte stiff paper covers, upper corner bumped, b&w line art, 150 pages, architecture; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good+. 3rd Printing. 150pp. Numerous illustrations. Slight wear, black mark on bottom edge. Photos on request. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Used - Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 150 pages.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. first edition book is tight with no markings, mild tanning to page edges, wraps have some rubbing.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition Thus; First Printing. 150 pages; B&W illustrations. Minor rubbing to the covers. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. Corners Bumped And Light Edge Wear. Not Xlib. No Marks.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st. An informative and engaging illustrated architectural history of Manhattan from the time of the original native inhabitants to the modern era, including a wealth of detail concerning the construction of skyscrapers, subways, sewage systems, electrical lines, and other essential aspects of the underground infrastructure. 150 clean, unmarked pages. B&w Illus (illustrator).…

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. Near fine in pictorial wrappers.

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. RO80270045: 1987. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. VIII + 150 pages - livre en anglais - nombreux dessins en noir et blanc dans le texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.