Take a look at how skyscrapers were designed, how engineers make sure they stay upright and how the science of gravity means they don't fall down. Find out about scale, plans and perspective, explore interesting architecture from bridges and tunnels to cathedrals and stadiums, and admire the work of some of the world's most famous architects. Try activities such as designing your own skyscraper using marshmallows and spaghetti.

Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

This book is part of a book series called Adventures in Steam .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Hachette Children's Group .

Izzi Howell is an editor and author of books for children.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Starting out
• 1: Materials
• 1: Structure
• 1: Arches and domes
• 1: Designing a building
• 1: Scale and plans
• 1: Perspective
• 1: Ancient buildings
• 1: Greeks and Romans
• 1: Castles and cathedrals
• 1: Hall of fame: architects
• 1: Houses
• 1: Eco-friendly buildings
• 1: Skyscrapers
• 1: Hall of fame: landmarks
• 1: Hall of fame: public buildings
• 1: Bridges
• 1: Hall of fame: bridges
• 1: Tunnels
• 1: When things go wrong
• 1: Hostile conditions
• 1: Glossary and further reading
• 1: Index