Skyscrapers
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[South Burlington, VT?] : WGBH Boston Video, c2004.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (65 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
LCCC Cheyenne Campus - Audio Visual Collection
TA633 .B85 2004 PT. 3 DVD
1 available
TA633 .B85 2004 PT. 3 DVD
1 available
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT. 3 DVD | LCCC Cheyenne Campus - Audio Visual Collection | TA633 .B85 2004 PT. 3 DVD | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
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Format
DVD
Language
English
ISBN
1593752113, 9781593752118
UPC
783421322691
Notes
Other Title
Building big. Skyscrapers
General Note
Originally broadcast in 2000 as an episode of the public television mini-series, Building big.
General Note
Special features: printable materials for educators and parents; access to the Building big Web site.
Creation/Production Credits
Edited by Jonathan Sahula.
Participants/Performers
Hosted by David Macaulay.
Summary
Why was New York's most famous skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State Building"? How big is Japan's planned "supertower"? Tour the world's most incredible skylines with award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay, and trace the amazing stories of skyscrapers. From France's Gothic cathedrals to Malaysia's record-breaking Petronas Towers, this video introduces courageous creators, recounts little-known history, and reveals supersized triumphs through spectacular film footage and dramatic recreations.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, letterboxed; Dolby digital.
System Details
System requirements for DVD-ROM features: computer with DVD-ROM drive, Adobe Reader and Internet access.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
McMaster, J., & Macaulay, D. (2004). Skyscrapers. WGBH Boston Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)McMaster, Joseph and David. Macaulay. 2004. Skyscrapers. WGBH Boston Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)McMaster, Joseph and David. Macaulay. Skyscrapers. WGBH Boston Video, 2004.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)McMaster, J. and Macaulay, D. (2004). Skyscrapers. [South Burlington, VT?]: WGBH Boston Video.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)McMaster, Joseph., and David Macaulay. Skyscrapers. WGBH Boston Video, 2004.
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