About the Author

Elizabeth Mann has written nine Wonder of the World books, an award-winning series cited by Booklist as one of the ten best nonfiction series for young readers.

Alan Witschonke graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. He was the illustrator of two previous Wonder of the World books, Hoover Dam and The Brooklyn Bridge.

Reviews

A fascinating narrative... an excellent inside look at the birth of this landmark.--Krys Stefansky "The Virginian-Pilot" (2/24/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Best Children's Books-- "New York Magazine" (1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Book of Outstanding Merit-- "Children's Book Committee, Bank Street College" (1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Mann writes clearly and concisely, never sacrificing the drama of the story... Period photos and Witschonke's full-color artwork add much to the text.--Kay Weisman "Booklist / RBB" (2/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Mann writes with clarity about the technical aspects... and with verve about the building's inspiring effect on New Yorkers... Best are the illustrations.--Elizabeth Ward "Washington Post" (11/23/2003 12:00:00 AM)

Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies for 2004-- "National Council for the Social Studies and The Children's Book Council" (1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, Honor Book, 2004-- "National Council of Teachers of English" (1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

The glamour girl of the New York skyline gets the star treatment in this overview of her planning and construction.-- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" (2/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

The Top Five... A detailed story of the construction and profiles of the millionaires and laborers involved.-- "New York Magazine" (3/15/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Will capture the imagination... An ideal resource for classes working on architectural projects and a top choice for general reading.--Delia Fritz "School Library Journal" (5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Young history and architecture buffs may appreciate the detailed information presented.-- "Publishers Weekly" (2/2/2004 12:00:00 AM)