An examination of the history of aerospace engineering that explores the Saturn V moon rocket, the International Space Station, and the world's largest passenger jet.

Explores the history of civil engineering and the advancements made in the field, looking at the Panama Canal, bridges, skyscrapers, and more.

Explores projects that supply water to impoverished areas, structures in the Netherlands that hold back the Atlantic Ocean, and the cleanup of contaminated areas. Also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the discipline. Includes sidebars, photos, a glossary, a hands-on project and career-planning chart.