The Paris Universal Exposition of 1889 marked both the centennial of the French Revolution and France's recovery from the humiliating defeat of the Franco-Prussian War. Gustave Eiffel's thousand-foot tower celebrated both those events. But the tower was a stunning accomplishment in its own right, the tallest structure made by man. It was as provocative as it was ambitious. Even before its girders reached toward the sky, Charles Gounod, Alexandre Dumas...

The Eiffel Tower, build for a World's Fair in 1889, has become a permanent symbol of the city of Paris, France. Engineering the Eiffel Tower introduces readers to its designer, Gustave Eiffel, shows how workers assembled the gigantic tower, and looks at how maintenance crews keep it standing today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...

"The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his...

Describes the events surrounding the Paris Exposition of 1889, from the controversial design and construction of the Eiffel Tower, to the Wild West show of Buffalo Bill, and the visit of the American inventor, Thomas Edison.

"Young Madeline may be small in size but she stumbles upon the greatest adventures. This curious and brave red-headed schoolgirl likes to explore the unknown - even when trouble follows. With her undeniable wit and charm, Madeline always has a fun-filled, whimsical time - especially in Paris!" - from back cover.

Blends archive footage and CGI with factual accounts to recreate the events leading to the building of one of the world's most famous landmarks.

Mimi, Papa and two of their grandchildren - Christina and Grant - fly to Paris aboard Pap's red and white airplane, The Mystery Girl. As soon as they land at Charles de Gaulle Sirport and meet their pen pals, Jean-Luc and Marie, the mystery begins. A famous statue is missing from the world famous Louvre Museum. A mysterious woman in black is following then. So is a pigeon-dropping clues and more along the way. To make things worse, the Eiffel Tower...

Discusses the history, design, and construction of Paris' Eiffel Tower.

The Eiffel Tower is bored so it decides to cut loose and fly over Paris! Sailing through the night air, it glides over the Seine; a short hop away, its Opera. It weaves through the crowd and department stores, falls asleep in the sun, and wakes up to the jangling bells of Notre Dame. This beautifully crafted book, full of meticulous lasercuts, is a wonderfully imaginative introduction to Paris for young children.