When the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889, it was the tallest building on Earth. This momentous achievement was the brainchild of Gustav Eiffel, a French civil engineer with a unique vision. This book introduces readers to Eiffel and his groundbreaking design. Readers will learn about Eiffel's plans for the building, how it's been used, and why it's such an important landmark. Vivid photographs of the Eiffel Tower are paired with incredible facts to hook readers. This book is sure to inspire our next generation of civil engineers to think big and believe in the power of their creativity.