In more than 150 photographs, drawings, and plans--most never seen by the public--Judith Dupré shares the background on the rise of the building.One World Trade Center showcases the skyscraper's groundbreaking design and engineering, from the initial excavation to the final placement of the spire and captures the hope, resiliency, and pride of those who built it. The book has in-depth explorations of the innovations, including a 360 degree view from...

At 1,792 feet tall, New York City's One World Trade Center is the tallest building in America. It has more than 100 floors, a grand lobby world-class restaurants, and lots of office space for workers. The building is also open to visitors, who can ride the elevator all the way to the top to view New York from above. Built in memory of the fallen Americans of 9/11, One World Trade Center is an important landmark for the United States. Read more to...

Nova returns to Ground Zero to witness the completion of One World Trade Center, the skyscraper rising 104 stories and 1,776 feet from the site where the twin towers stood. As the super storm Sandy bore down on New York, many feared that the still-incomplete structures would be especially vulnerable to the storm's wrath. Nova reveals the engineering story behind their remarkable resilience to nature's worst blows. The greatest test is still to come,...