Skyscrapers are the world's tallest buildings. These giant structures were first built during the late 1800's in Chicago and New York City. Skyscrapers have space for offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, sports clubs, and other businesses. Some people live in skyscrapers, too. Some skyscrapers have so much space and offer so many activities and services that they are like small cities.
A lot of planning goes into building a skyscraper. These buildings have two main parts: the foundation, or the part below the ground, and the superstructure, or the part above the ground. Both parts help support the weight of the building.
The world's tallest skyscrapers include Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Shanghai World Financial Centre in China; Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan; the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower in Chicago.
"Skyscraper." World Book Kids World Book, 2010. Web. 8 Dec. 2010.
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