Superstructures.

"Describes some of the tallest and most famous skyscrapers ever built. Includes information on the architects, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished skyscrapers"--Provided by publisher

Early skyscrapers -- Tower or skyscraper? -- Empire State Building -- Willis Tower -- Shun Hing Square -- Petronas Towers -- Jin Mao Building -- 21FC, Hong Kong -- Taipei -- Burj Khalifa -- Skyscrapers in the future

Incredible Skyscrapers takes a close-up look at some of the tallest and most famous skyscrapers ever built. Discover the challenges that faced the architects and designers who built these remarkable feats of engineering. Learn about early skyscrapers, as well as modern marvels, then check out some amazing skyscrapers being planned for the future