The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the world's most visited buildings. The tall office building was built in 1931, during a period known as the Great Depression. Find out more in Empire State Building, a title in the Structural Wonders of the World series. These books identify some of the world's best-known structures, exploring their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. All titles in this series feature informative text, colorful photographs and maps, and timelines detailing the steps toward construction. Structural Wonders of the World is a series of AV
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media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.