"The Eiffel Tower stands as a symbol of Paris, France. This massive structure was built for the International Exposition that was held in the city in 1889. Find out more in Eiffel Tower, a title in the Structural Wonders of the World series. These books identify some of the worlds best-known structures, exploring their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. Each title features informative text,...

Eiffel is a happy engineer, young, successful, and in love with his wife, Cathy. But one morning, Cathy feels blue, and he wants to find a way to make her happy again.

"Discusses the creation of the Eiffel Tower and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--

Describes the techniques used and difficulties faced in building the Eiffel Tower, once the tallest building in the world and still an extremely popular tourist attraction.

"Weaving together the behind-the-scenes history of the Eiffel Tower with an account of the 1889 World's Fair in Paris for which the tower was built, Jonnes creates a vivid, lively pageant of people and cultures meeting--and competing. The book opens a window into a piece of the past that, in its passions and politics, feels timelessly modern: art, science, business, entertainment, gossip, royalty, and national pride mingle in an unforgettable portrait...