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An overview of how challenges to design and construction have been overcome throughout history to make it possible to build structures that can stand up to natural forces.

Explains how buildings and structures can be measured using graphs and charts, and answers questions about a beam bridge, the Channel Tunnel, and the world's tallest building.

Illustrations and text describe how some of the world's largest structures were built.

Looks at the leading edge of new technology in architecture and civil engineering, and illustrates through colorful photographs and illustrations the structures that will make up the world in the 21st century.

Introduces readers to some of the most awe-inspiring, man-made creations in the world including the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the pyramids and Great Sphinx of Egypt, and Mount Rushmore.

Young explorers get to take a peek at some of the worlds tallest, smallest, busiest, and most magnificent buildings.

Explains how science and technology influence the designs of buildings and structures, describing the forces that act upon bridges, dams, towers, and more, and discussing the energy-efficient aspects of building designs.

Examines the ways people's ideas about architecture and engineering are changing, discussing such topics as "eco" structures, luxury and leisure structures, skyscrapers, high-tech domes, the world's biggest and longest bridges, tunnels, and air-, sea-, and spaceports.

Text and detailed illustrations explore and explain the architectural styles, building methods, materials, and technologies used throughout history to build structures such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Roman baths, the Statue of Liberty, and modern skyscrapers.

Uses question and answer format with pictures to explain elements and principles of structural engineering, the field that includes the design and construction of bridges, tunnels, and buildings.

"Describes building technology, from ancient methods and materials to modern techniques and plans.

"Leo teaches his cat Pallas all about buildings and structures by applying his knowledge of science to their stone age world.

Looks at 50 unique structures, including Biosphere 2, Paul Bunyan Statues, and the Great Wall of China.