How skyscrapers work – Read about the skyscrapers fight against gravity, how they stay standing and see how the wind affects these mighty buildings. Source: HowStuffWorks.com
	Big Skyscraper Basics - “The term "skyscraper" was coined in the 1880s, shortly after the first tall buildings were constructed in the United States -- but the history of tall buildings dates back hundreds of years. Since the Middle Ages, engineers have engaged in a battle for the sky.” Read about the history of these amazing buildings in the guide to skyscrapers. Source: PBS