Cover of To Walk the Sky: How Iroquois Steelworkers Helped Build Towering Cities

To Walk the Sky: How Iroquois Steelworkers Helped Build Towering Cities

Patricia Morris Buckley, illustrated by E.B. Lewis

This history follows generations of Native workers known as skywalkers, who helped shape city skylines across North America. High above the ground, they balanced on narrow beams while building landmarks and facing dangerous heights and loss. The book traces the legacy of these workers, including Native Americans who continue this work today. It centers their skill, courage, and resilience in the construction of towering cities and in the continuing story of the trade.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
870L
ATOS Book Level
5.6
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1041
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
U
Themes
Courage · Cultural Heritage · History · Technology And Engineering · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Heartdrum
Published
January 28, 2025
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780063046979
Language
English