Originally aired on Public Television.

Special features: printable materials for educators and parents ; access to the Building big Web site.

Edited by Jonathan Sahula.

Hosted by David Macaulay.

Why was New York's most famous skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State Building"? How big is Japan's planned "supertower"? Tour the world's most incredible skylines with award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay, and trace the amazing stories of skyscrapers. From France's Gothic cathedrals to Malaysia's record-breaking Petronas Towers, this video introduces courageous creators, recounts little-known history, and reveals supersized triumphs through spectacular film footage and dramatic recreations.

DVD.

Closed-captioned.