Highlights over sixty modern engineering and architectural wonders of the world, with photographs, descriptions of projects, and explanations of the challenges faced during construction.
Contains an introduction to skyscrapers, in simple text with illustrations, including information on how they are built,what they are made of, and which ones are the tallest in world.
Examines the work of seven major builders of cathedrals, monuments, towers, and buildings spanning five centuries and six countries and includes the Eiffel Tower, Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Mosques of Sinan.
Profiles seven modern achievements in architecture, such as the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, and the Sydney Opera House, discussing their development and qualities, and examining their contributions to scientific or technological advances.
