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Skywalkers : Mohawk ironworkers build the city / David Weitzman.

Summary:

Narrative text and photographs examines Native American history and the development of structural engineering and architecture, focusing on Mohawk ironworkers.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781596431621
  • ISBN: 1596431628
  • Physical Description: 124 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York, N. Y. : Roaring Brook Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-119) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
People of the flint -- A bridge to the future -- Connections: wood, iron, and steel -- The bridge at Quebec -- Booming out -- Skyscrapers -- Mohawk myths and realities.
Awards Note:
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2011
Subject:
Construction workers > Juvenile literature.
Mohawk Indians > Juvenile literature.
Building, Iron and steel > History > Juvenile literature.
Skyscrapers > History > Juvenile literature.
Tall buildings > History > Juvenile literature.
Bridges > History > Juvenile literature.
Construction workers.
Mohawk Indians.
Building, Iron and steel > History.
Skyscrapers > History.
Tall buildings > History.
Bridges > History.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 99 .M8 W45 2010 280018 Easy Available -

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