Explores the history of civil engineering and the advancements made in the field, looking at the panama canal, bridges and skyscrapers.

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Great Wall of China while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark....

Takes a close look at the world's most incredible human-made structures. Discover the amazing buildings ancient civilizations created. Then take a tour of fascinating modern structures, including China's whimsical Beijing National Stadium.

"Readers follow along with a civil engineer as a young girl pretends to be an engineer designing and building a bridge with her father. Includes a glossary of engineering terms and an activity that lets readers practice building skills"--