The Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies Author: Elizabeth Mann Retail Price: $19.95 Our Price: $16.99 Save: 2.96 (14.84%) Availability: In Stock        It was 1929 and the race was on to put up the tallest building in the world. Less than two years later, the race was over and the age of skyscrapers had its exclamation point. This book tells the story of an American icon. From demolition to finishing touches, author Elizabeth Mann tracks the wonders of its architecture, engineering, and construction. Form millionaires to laborers, she captures the human stories behind the technical wizardry. From the rise of a great city to the depths of the Great Depression, she traces the historical forces behind the creation of the world's most famous skyscraper. This book is a fascinating look at this enduring symbol of New York. Similar Items you may enjoy! Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building Author: Deborah Hopkinson Our Price: $12.99 Young Architects Brick and Mortar Construction Kits: Empire State Building Our Price: $28.49 New York State Map Our Price: $30.99 State Shapes: New York Our Price: $7.49