What enables a simple arch bridge to support such great weight? What holds up a suspension bridge? Bridge the world with award-winning author-illustrator--and captivating storyteller--David Macaulay (The Way Things Work) and meet the brilliant designers who dared to extend roads and railways with ingenious but sometimes flawed designs.

What keeps a tunnel from collapsing? Tunnels have advanced from dangerous, claustrophobic passages to spacious, safe subterranean networks as roomy as shopping malls. Host David Macaulay takes viewers underground to explore the history and ingenuity behind some of the world's tunneling marvels.

What does it take to erect a skyscraper 100 stories tall? From the medieval towers of Italy's San Gimignano to today's race to build the world's tallest skyscraper, host David Macaulay chronicles our aptitude for altitude. On the way up, he highlights the remarkable achievements of the Gothic cathedral builders and the almost-disaster of New York's Citigroup (formerly Citicorp) Center.

Classical architecture includes structures inspired by the Greeks and Romans. This book showcases remarkable ancient buildings--from temples and churches to houses and palaces--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents People have been...

Industrial architecture includes structures where products are made or that support industry. This book showcases interesting industrial buildings--from factories and offices to warehouses and distribution centers--and the architects who built them Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...

Smart architecture includes buildings that use advanced technology. This book showcases cutting-edge smart buildings--from apartments and houses to offices and factories--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents People have been constructing...