The X Ray Picture Book of Big Buildings of the Modern World

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What is The X Ray Picture Book of Big Buildings of the Modern World about?

Take a spectacular tour inside some of the world's most remarkable modern buildings. Cutaway illustrations reveal how skyscrapers, towers, airports and landmarks are designed, built and supported. Explore the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Pompidou Centre, Sydney Opera House and Kansai Airport, while discovering the materials, engineering ideas and skilled people behind them. Packed with fascinating facts, detailed diagrams and architectural terms, this book shows what lies beneath the surface of famous structures.

About the author

Joanne Jessop is a children’s author who writes lively non-fiction about history, nature, science and the world around us. Her books help young readers discover fascinating facts through clear explanations and eye-catching picture-book designs. She has written about hedgehogs, birds of prey, Tudor towns and famous people, including Richard the Lionheart. She is also one of the writers of The X-ray Picture Book of Big Buildings of the Ancient World, which explores remarkable buildings from long ago.