When the Sears Tower was commissioned in the 1960's, it seemed natural that the world's largest retailer should be headquartered in the world's tallest building. Like most American businesses at the time, Sears projected growth based on the historic success of the company and an optimistic view of the future. With that in mind, they set out to tackle the many design and engineering obstacles that faced them in building a 110-floor structure that soared 1,454 feet into the air. Today, the Sears Tower is still the tallest building in the world and stands as one of the most notable achievements in American architecture, design, and engineering. Our nation's unique identity has been formed, in large part, by the monuments and landmarks we have erected. Structures such as the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., stand today as permanent reminders of the people and events that have built a strong America. Many of these structures made history even as they were created; most integrated the latest in design and technology and required the skills of thousands of workers. For the first time, the Building America series chronicles the massive undertakings that mark some of the greatest triumphs of human engineering. The fact that these projects were even attempted, and then completed successfully, is a testament to the boldness of human ingenuity and a tribute to the brave spirit of the American people. It is that special spirit that is now captured in the pages of the Building America series. Grades 3-7; 7 1/2 x 9; 48 pages; 40-45 photos; Chronology; Glossary; Further Reading; Source; Notes; Index

Hidden away in foggy, uncharted rain forest valleys in Northern California are the largest and tallest organisms the world has ever sustained–the coast redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens. Ninety-six percent of the ancient redwood forests have been destroyed by logging, but the untouched fragments that remain are among the great wonders of nature. The biggest redwoods have trunks up to thirty feet wide and can rise more than thirty-five stories above the ground, forming cathedral-like structures in the air. Until recently, redwoods were thought to be virtually impossible to ascend, and the canopy at the tops of these majestic trees was undiscovered. In The Wild Trees, Richard Preston unfolds the spellbinding story of Steve Sillett, Marie Antoine, and the tiny group of daring botanists and amateur naturalists that found a lost world above California, a world that is dangerous, hauntingly beautiful, and unexplored. The canopy voyagers are young–just college students when they start their quest–and they share a passion for these trees, persevering in spite of sometimes crushing personal obstacles and failings. They take big risks, they ignore common wisdom (such as the notion that there’s nothing left to discover in North America), and they even make love in hammocks stretched between branches three hundred feet in the air.The deep redwood canopy is a vertical Eden filled with mosses, lichens, spotted salamanders, hanging gardens of ferns, and thickets of huckleberry bushes, all growing out of massive trunk systems that have fused and formed flying buttresses, sometimes carved into blackened chambers, hollowed out by fire, called “fire caves.” Thick layers of soil sitting on limbs harbor animal and plant life that is unknown to science. Humans move through the deep canopy suspended on ropes, far out of sight of the ground, knowing that the price of a small mistake can be a plunge to one’s death.Preston’s account of this amazing world, by turns terrifying, moving, and fascinating, is an adventure story told in novelistic detail by a master of nonfiction narrative. The author shares his protagonists’ passion for tall trees, and he mastered the techniques of tall-tree climbing to tell the story in The Wild Trees–the story of the fate of the world’s most splendid forests and of the imperiled biosphere itself.From the Hardcover edition.

With a new age of great architecture in full flight, the editors of TIME explore the most astonishing structures of the 21st century, the most influential buildings of the past and the master architects who have helped shape contemporary life. Here are visions of great beauty, from the Taj Mahal to the Sydney Opera House. Here are icons that resonate with history: the Pyramids at Giza, the Château de Versailles, Britain's Westminster Palace. Here are memorable homes, from Thomas Jefferson's stately Monticello to Frank Lloyd Wright's serene Fallingwater. Here are buildings touched by genius and sanctified by worship, marvels of engineering and lofty skyscrapers. Here are great eras of design, from the classical age to Art Nouveau to the International Style. Here are the most striking buildings of our time, from the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, to the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai, which thrusts more than a half-mile into the heavens and became the world's tallest building when it opened in 2010. And here are profiles and portfolios of five groundbreaking architects:20th century masters Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as contemporary visionaries Norman Foster, Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava. Completely updated from a popular 2004 TIME Books classic, the volume is lavishly illustrated with a host of spectacular photographs. In exploring civilization's most enduring creations, Great Buildings also offers an eye-opening encounter with the history, aesthetics and religions of the world's major cultures.

St. Peter’s Basilica, the Taj Mahal, the Topkapi Palace, the Sydney Opera House, the Hoover Dam—the world’s greatest structures capture the imagination, whether they are places of worship, palaces of pleasure, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, or colossal statues.Many of these structures are the tallest, longest, or largest of their kind, but sheer size alone does not make a building impressive: one finds aesthetic power combined with structural virtuosity in the small chapel at Ronchamp in France or the temple of Byodo-in near Kyoto, with its elegant wooden roof. 352 illustrations, 267 in color

St. Peter’s Basilica, the Taj Mahal, the Topkapi Palace, the Sydney Opera House, the Hoover Dam—the world’s greatest structures capture the imagination, whether they are places of worship, palaces of pleasure, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, or colossal statues.Many of these structures are the tallest, longest, or largest of their kind, but sheer size alone does not make a building impressive: one finds aesthetic power combined with structural virtuosity in the small chapel at Ronchamp in France or the temple of Byodo-in near Kyoto, with its elegant wooden roof. 352 illustrations, 267 in color

Inflatable World Landmarks Ball - Great eduational tool.Popular places around the world are depicted on this exciting Clever Catch. Quiz your students with 71 questions pertaining to famous man-made structures around the world! The longest bridge? The tallest building? Mobile national landmarks? India's most famous monument? Perfect for Grades 4-8 Geography classes. Latex free and includes a teacher's guide with all questions and answers.Individually packaged and UPC coded.

Build a magnificent two-foot-high replica of the world's tallest skyscraper with little more than scissors and glue! Complete, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams guide crafters ages 10 and up in constructing an authentically detailed model of the Burj Khalifa, a 2,717-foot structure located in downtown Dubai, which officially opened in 2010.

Build It Bigger Season 3 DVD SetThis title is a DISCOVERY EXCLUSIVE!Travel the world to break down the most astounding complex engineering feats to date with architect Danny Forster. From the skyscrapers of Dubai to the amusement parks of Minnesota explore the design and structure of these mega-constructions while learning first-hand knowledge and background facts about each site. Working with designers engineers builders and those who work on these structures discover the most dangerous ingeniously executed aspects of each job.EPISODES –1. City Center Las Vegas: Las Vegas has never seen a bigger roll of the dice than the 12 billion dollar CityCenter. Join host Danny Forster as we explore how this megaresort aspires to change the city from opulent vacationland to continental metropolis. 2. Dallas Cowboys Stadium: Behold the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium. 3 million square feet. 73 acres. Costing over $1.1 billion dollars. Room for 100 000 fans. Join host Danny Forster as we explore the largest football stadium ever constructed in the United States. 3. Navy Amphibious Warship: The LPD17 is a new class of amphibious assault ship for the US Navy that can launch over 700 Marines and equipment on helicopters and hovercrafts. Join host Danny Forster as we explore the innovative 700-foot long and 25 000-ton stealth vessel. 4. Hong Kong Bridge: Host Danny Forster heads to China's south coast to climb atop the nearly completed Stonecutters Bridge in Hong Kong. This $343 million dollar engineering marvel has a 3 340-foot main span making it the world's 2nd longest cable-stayed bridge. 5. Panama Canal: Once the largest and most expensive engineering project the world had ever seen the Panama Canal is in danger of becoming obsolete. Join host Danny Forster as he explores the new $5.25 Billion expansion project. 6. Peru Dam & Tunnel: One of the deepest tunnels ever attempted will break through the Andes to bring water to drought-ridden farms in western Peru. Join host Danny Forster as he visits remote Olmos to learn how this project will dramatically impact this country's future. 7. Abu Dhabi: Host Danny Forster visits the $500 billion Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi where they reclaim land from the sea and erect buildings that will revolutionize the world of architecture. 8. NASA: Host Danny Forster visits NASA for an unprecedented look behind the scenes as they transition from the Space Shuttle to the Constellation Program. We'll help build the rocket that's taking American space exploration into the future: the Ares. Bonus Material: Deleted Scenes How It's Made Seasons 1&2 DVDEver wonder how things are made? Find out how the everyday objects people use become the things they are. Watch as 'How It's Made' reveals the methods and materials of everyday items in a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process. How Stuff Works DVDDISCOVERY EXCLUSIVE!There are many incredible things in this world that we simply take for granted. Maybe because they're commonplace. Or maybe because we're just used to seeing them around. But the truth is each of these seemingly mundane items has a fascinating story behind it. Prepare to be amazed.CORN - It is the biggest crop in the world and can be turned into everything from fuel to plastic to life-saving medicine. Explore the genetic secrets high-tech labs and hard work that goes into transforming this ordinary plant into a modern miracle.TIMBER - Timber has been the basic building block for man-made structures for centuries and is used for everything from paper to furniture. Now scientists are creating super trees that can be used for even more including powering our cars.ALUMINUM - In addition to being one of Earth's most common elements aluminum is light enough for flight and dense enough to stop bullets. This natural marvel once scarcely used is now being scientifically studied as a vital metal of the future.STEEL - The world's longest bridges and tallest buildings stand as

This listing is for a Brand New Washington Monument Neck Tie 100% SILK NeckTie. The Washington Monument is an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington.   The monument, made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk standing 555 feet 5 1/2 inches (169.294 meters).  The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1848; the capstone was set on December 6, 1884, and the completed monument was dedicated on Februrary 21, 1885.   It officially opened October 9, 1888. The necktie is part of the "Our Heritage Collection: American Architectural Wonders" by Addiction Premium Gifts. We have more variety of Silk Neckwear NeckTies in our other listings. Check out our other collection of Silk Neck Ties.

Empire State Building -- The Empire State building rose to become the world's tallest man-made structure at a time when dreams were in short supply. Planned during the 1920s, construction was almost grounded by the Depression until the "Cathedral of Dreams" came to symbolize the indomitable American spirit. "Two stories a day" became the mission. Up went the rivets, the steel and the fearless men. In just two years the miracle of engineering was finished, justifying a nation's belief in itself. Here is the colorful story of this beloved building, including the innovations it inspired, and its enduring popularity today. From the first plans to the final rivet, explore the incredible story of the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING. Eifel Tower -- It is called the Tower of Towers, symbol not only of a city and a nation, but also of the self-assurance and promise of an entire age. Yet when it was built, just over a century ago, the Eiffel Tower provoked ire and outrage. Find out the complete, fascinating and surprising story of this engineering marvel and the towering genius who built it, Gustave Eiffel. It's a monumental tale of a graceful steel sculpture almost 1,000 feet tall, and of the technological challenges and breakthroughs its construction entailed. From the immense inclined buttresses at its base to Eiffel's personal apartment and the aerodynamics laboratory at its pinnacle, it's an unforgettable historical tour of the world's most famous and fabled tower.

Cate Marvin uses language the way a gymnast uses her body; she is a formalist who has thoroughly learned the pleasures and gains of abandon. But it is her excursions into wild image and passionate song that win the reader's heart. The heart is central in World's Tallest Disaster, which is essentially a book of love poems—love lost and found, love requited, love abandoned and betrayed. What Cate Marvin has done in her remarkably assured and powerful first collection is to remind us in fresh terms of the news that stays news: that our desire is "Not a sea of longing,// but the brack of wanting what's physical/ to help us forget we are physical."Violently passionate and firmly symmetrical, like tango or the blues, these poems-at first-are about sexual passion. . . . But in the great tradition of love poetry, these poems don't stop with love. They move from eros to imagination. Or they thrash between the two. . . . This is an encouraging book in the context of American poetry's fashions or factions, because it evades categories. [Marvin's] is an urgent as well as an artful voice."—from the Foreword by Robert PinskyMarketing Plans o Author tour in Ohio, Kentucky, and NYC o Brochure and postcard mailings o Advertisements in key literary and trade magazinesBook tour dates including: o Cincinnati o Louisville o New York CityCate Marvin was born in Washington, D.C. She received her B.A. from Marlboro College in Vermont, and holds two M.F.A.s: one from the University of Houston in poetry, the other from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in fiction. She has been awarded scholarships to attend both Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers' Conferences. Her poems have appeared in such magazines as New England Review, The Antioch Review, The Paris Review, The Georgia Review, and Ploughshares, among others. She is lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in English at the university there.

Cate Marvin uses language the way a gymnast uses her body; she is a formalist who has thoroughly learned the pleasures and gains of abandon. But it is her excursions into wild image and passionate song that win the reader's heart. The heart is central in World's Tallest Disaster, which is essentially a book of love poems—love lost and found, love requited, love abandoned and betrayed. What Cate Marvin has done in her remarkably assured and powerful first collection is to remind us in fresh terms of the news that stays news: that our desire is "Not a sea of longing,// but the brack of wanting what's physical/ to help us forget we are physical."Violently passionate and firmly symmetrical, like tango or the blues, these poems-at first-are about sexual passion. . . . But in the great tradition of love poetry, these poems don't stop with love. They move from eros to imagination. Or they thrash between the two. . . . This is an encouraging book in the context of American poetry's fashions or factions, because it evades categories. [Marvin's] is an urgent as well as an artful voice."—from the Foreword by Robert PinskyMarketing Plans o Author tour in Ohio, Kentucky, and NYC o Brochure and postcard mailings o Advertisements in key literary and trade magazinesBook tour dates including: o Cincinnati o Louisville o New York CityCate Marvin was born in Washington, D.C. She received her B.A. from Marlboro College in Vermont, and holds two M.F.A.s: one from the University of Houston in poetry, the other from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in fiction. She has been awarded scholarships to attend both Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers' Conferences. Her poems have appeared in such magazines as New England Review, The Antioch Review, The Paris Review, The Georgia Review, and Ploughshares, among others. She is lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in English at the university there.

It was to be the fifth tallest building in the world, the largest manmade structure outside of New York City, jutting into the skies of the Roaring Twenties over the central downtown of ...Columbus, Ohio. Its socially progressive creators hoped it would stand forever as a symbol of what their titanic parent company called "the noblest work of man". LeVeque is Michael Perkins' intriguing tale of what happened when those dreams were dashed by depression, war, and the personal tragedies of the city's titans. Illustrated by vintage photographs unseen for generations, LeVeque uses a majestic Midwestern skyscraper as the barometer for a century of profound change, change that re-shaped the way we see and use cities and their symbols.

Lot of 12 Pieces - Inflatable World Landmarks Ball - Great eduational tool.Popular places around the world are depicted on this exciting Clever Catch. Quiz your students with 71 questions pertaining to famous man-made structures around the world! The longest bridge? The tallest building? Mobile national landmarks? India's most famous monument? Perfect for Grades 4-8 Geography classes. Latex free and includes a teacher's guide with all questions and answers.Individually packaged and UPC coded.

People still speak of the Seven Wonders of the World, even though only one of them (the Pyramids) still stands. But the modern world offers architectural and engineering wonders that put ancient efforts to shame. This is a technically detailed compendium of more than 70 of them, from the Millau Viaduct in France (supported by concrete columns taller than the Eiffel Tower) to the 2.5-mile-long Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan. It is a celebration of the superlative-the tallest, widest, and most spectacular feats of modern engineering and architecture.

The Empire State building rose to become the world's tallest man-made structure at a time when dreams were in short supply. Planned during the 1920s, construction was almost grounded by the Depression until the "Cathedral of Dreams" came to symbolize the indomitable American spirit. "Two stories a day" became the mission. Up went the rivets, the steel and the fearless men. In just two years the miracle of engineering was finished, justifying a nation's belief in itself. Here is the colorful history of this beloved building, including the innovation and mythology behind its construction, and the sentimentit still evokes today.

It was to be the fifth tallest building in the world, the largest manmade structure outside of New York City, jutting into the skies of the Roaring Twenties over the central downtown of ...Columbus, Ohio. Its socially progressive creators hoped it would stand forever as a symbol of what their titanic parent company called "the noblest work of man". LeVeque is Michael Perkins' intriguing tale of what happened when those dreams were dashed by depression, war, and the personal tragedies of the city's titans. Illustrated by vintage photographs unseen for generations, LeVeque uses a majestic Midwestern skyscraper as the barometer for a century of profound change, change that re-shaped the way we see and use cities and their symbols.

Eastern Canada's cosmopolitan cities, its French-bilingual heritage and its marvelous wilderness areas create a palette of culture and adventure unlike that found anywhere else on the planet. The Traveler's Eastern Canada Companion is your key to this fascinating region. Take in the great cities: Toronto, where the CN Tower-the world's tallest freestanding structure-pierces the skyline; Ottawa, the ideal capital city; bilingual, fun-loving Montreal; and Quebec, the walled city and World Heritage Site. Marvel at natural wonders: the misty grandeur of Niagara Falls, the spectacular coastline of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island, and the last untamed rapids of the St. Lawrence River. Journey to eastern Canada's off-the-beaten-path treasures: Newfoundland's spring ritual of the returning humpback whales, Labrador's saw-toothed Torngat mountains, and Churchill, Manitoba, "the Polar Bear capital" of the world. Along the way, the authors share their experience and frank opinions, offering recommendations for recreation from skiing to motor-coach touring, dining options from the French provincial flavors of Quebec to the Ukrainian kitchens of Winnipeg, and exceptional accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets.

EXTREME BODIES reveals the extraordinary stories of the most unique people on the planet. From Americas tallest man to a primordial dwarf whose body remains a mystery to medical science, these four episodes unlock the biological secrets of amazing human oddities – including a 700-pound athlete and conjoined twins who share a brain! Episodes: Conjoined Twins: Featuring the Schappell twins, who have lived their lives joined at the head, and the Hogan twins, who share a brain, this show explores the amazing structures of people who are literally one in a billion! Super Obese: With two-thirds of the U.S. population overweight or obese, are we pushing our bodies to their natural limit? See how the world’s heaviest athlete functions at more than 700 pounds! Giants: Standing 7’ 8”, George Bell is America’s tallest man. Find out what caused him to grow to this towering height, as we enter the bodies and lives of giants who often suffer from dangerous medical conditions. Dwarfs: Shaped by genetic anomalies buried deep in their DNA, dwarf bodies are the products of incredible anatomical engineering. With cutting-edge computer graphics, Extreme Bodies uncovers the science hidden within the world’s smallest people.

The Retro-Rocket kit. Easy to assemble, awesome to behold. Hang it from your ceiling and just try to imagine how fast it's going. What planets and alien life forms has it made contact with, how many astronauts have called its cozy quarters home? Space-faring Rockets are some of the tallest towers in the world. But these towering assemblage of high technology aren't anchored to bedrock. These structures are the vehicles that hold a futuristic promise of traveling to the stars, making new discoveries and spreading humankind across the galaxy. The four stages include an engine compartment, living quarters, operations deck and stowage room with an internal ladder connecting the stages and man-ports in the bulkheads. Two observation windows provide 360-degree viewing operations, and the tri-fin tail configuration maximizes stability with a minimum of drag.* A hardened nose-cone assures safe penetration of even the densest nebulae, and the structural integrity of the organic-matrix fiber frame is the best in the fleet. The external ingress ladder is equally strong and fully detachable. This is a 1/25 scale model, a perfect size for O-scale and G-scale train sets and suitable for populating with little green army men too. Made in the USA from top quality solid-oak and formaldehyde-free domestic plywood. The completed model stands 23 inches tall. Some sanding required. Tools needed: 100 grit sandpaper, wood glue, wire cutters (or stout scissors) and rubber bands are helpful but optional. *As theoretically compared to four similar fins. Note: Rocket does not actually fly. This is a static display model only.

208 pieces Ages 12+ Build a LEGO® replica of the worldâ?TMs tallest man-made structure! Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 2,716.5 ft. This steel, glass and reinforced concrete tower was constructed between 2004 and 2010, led by architect Adrian D. Smith. Burj Khalifa was commissioned to help Dubai diversify from an oil-based economy to one that is service and tourism focused. Currently the worldâ?TMs tallest freestanding structure, at over one half-mile tall, Burj Khalifa sways a total of 4.9 feet in Dubaiâ?TMs fierce desert wind. Burj Khalifa has 58 elevators with the worldâ?TMs longest travel distance. The assembled Burj Khalifa model is over 16â? (40cm) tall and 4â? (10cm) wide on a base with a printed name label. Includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and history. Architectural replica of the real-world Burj Khalifa Booklet included with details on design and history. (English language only) Measures over 16â? (40cm) tall and 4â? (10cm) wide

ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling books in Large Print and Super Large Print formats in partnership with leading publishers. EasyRead books are available in 11pt and 13pt. type. EasyRead Large books are available in 16pt, 16pt Bold, and 18pt Bold type. EasyRead Super Large books are available in 20pt. Bold and 24pt. Bold Type. You choose the format that is right for you. Megastructures takes a close look at some of the tallest, longest, and largest structures in the world. Each book lets the reader in on the challenges, dangers, and successes in building these colossal structures.To find more titles in your Large Print or Super Large Print format, Search in Books using EasyRead and the size of the font that makes reading easier and more enjoyable for you.

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