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Book 25, Question 16 · Video

What is on the roof of a skyscraper?

Video · 1:49 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 25

A skyscraper roof is crowded with equipment. There are machines for elevators, big fans and cooling units for air conditioning, antennas for radio and phones, and sometimes water tanks. There may be a rig for window washers, lightning rods, and red lights to warn airplanes. Some roofs have gardens, solar panels, or a helicopter landing area.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What is on the roof of a skyscraper?

The Big Idea

What would you see on the roof of a skyscraper? It is not empty up there! It is crowded with machines and gadgets.

Machines

Step one: Machines. A skyscraper roof has machines for elevators, and big fans and cooling units for air conditioning. Some have water tanks too.

Signals and Safety

Step two: Signals and Safety. There are antennas for radio and phones, lightning rods, and red lights to warn airplanes. There may be a rig for window washers.

Extras

Step three: Extras. Some roofs have gardens, solar panels, or a helicopter landing area. Rooftops can be very useful spaces.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Cooling units chill the air. Antennas send signals. Red lights warn planes. Gardens add green space.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Some rooftops have beehives or vegetable gardens. Red lights blink for planes. Some have water tanks. Helicopter landing pads are often marked with a big letter H.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Draw a rooftop view of a tall building. Add at least five things on it. Include something for safety. Include something green. Label each item.

Outro

A skyscraper roof holds elevator machines, cooling units, antennas, lightning rods, warning lights, and window washer rigs, and sometimes gardens, solar panels, or a helicopter pad. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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