Come on a tour of the world's most fascinating towers! A work of nonfiction that rises to meet its subject.

What are the giants that rise from our cities? Lighthouses? Clock towers? Antenna? Apartments? Over the centuries, humans have striven to build ever taller, higher. Towers of every purpose tower over our cities, offering unbeatable views of the world around us. Architectural feats, technological challenges, environmental issues—come take a tour of towers and discover the secrets of these astonishing structures!