Building by Design

by Cecilia Pinto McCarthy

Burj Khalifa, an enormous skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, became the world's tallest building upon its completion in 2009. Engineering Burj Khalifa discusses why the designers… More →

by Yvette LaPierre

The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean in Central America, creating a valuable route for international shipping. Engineering the Panama Canal discusses the history of More →

by Kate Conley

The Space Needle, a tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, has become a famous landmark in Seattle, Washington. Engineering the Space Needle introduces readers to the designers and their… More →

by Cecilia Pinto McCarthy

The International Space Station, built in orbit over the course of several years, is the largest single spacecraft in history. Engineering the International Space Station examines the… More →

by Adam Furgang

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed… More →

by Kate Conley

The London Underground, the British capital's extensive subway system, carries millions of commuters, tourists, and other people every day. Engineering the London Underground examines the… More →