Skyscrapers

From the Royal Institute of British Architects comes this must-have celebration of fascinating skyscrapers around the world!

Skyscrapers are awesome, and this book explores an amazing array of them in vivid colour. From a skyscraper draped in nine different sky gardens, to a unique elephant-shaped skyscraper, this book gifts young readers an up-close look at the design, engineering and artistry found in these huge structures. Illustrator Sue Downing brings to life skyscrapers found in the UK, China, Germany, Spain, the USA, Singapore, France, Dubai and more, and the book finishes with a guided activity and a quiz to test readers skyscraper skills!

The My Awesome Book of series, published in partnership with RIBA and written by their Learning Manager, Sophie Draper, is designed to inspire and impress young readers with the astonishing architectural achievements all around us. Curated with expertise, care and style, the series is perfect for young readers aged 5+.

Sample contents from My Awesome Books of Bridges: What is a skyscraper? / Skyscraper types / The Home Insurance Building and the Empire State Building (Chicago and New York, USA) / The Iconic Tower (NAC, Egypt) / Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) / The Shard (London, UK) / Commerzbank Tower (Frankfurt, Germany) / Bosco Verticale (Milan, Italy) / The Turning Torso (Malmö, Sweden) / Shanghai Tower (Shanghai, China) / Torre Glories (Barcelona, Spain) / Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)