China's architecture has always impressed, whether the structure is an ancient temple with perfect symmetry or a modern skyscraper that reflects the passing clouds. In the past century, China's growth as an economic power and its rapid urbanization has demanded ingenuity of architects, who have responded with remarkable designs. This inviting text takes readers on a tour of China's craziest and coolest architectural creations. Through well-researched text and stunning photographs, they'll discover the jaw-dropping dimensions of the New Century Global Center, the intricate ornamentation of Beijing National Stadium, and the record-breaking construction process of the T30 Hotel, among many other fascinating facts. School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- "These books take items and processes ubiquitous in today's world and trace their earliest iterations back to ancient China ... An excellent series for world history classes, as well as a resource for collaboration between science and social studies units".