Engineering Facts for Kids
Welcome to our engineering facts library. This is a huge collection of facts on many different structures and buildings. This is a nice resource for students and teachers. It's also good for adults who want to learn about famous buildings and structures. We hope you find these facts fun, pleasant and useful at learning about engineering. Scroll down and pick a section to explore that building or structure.
Our engineering facts library has a lot of sections. Each section is about a specific building or structure. We have a section about Machu Picchu, Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and many more. Can't find the facts you need? Check back next week, we're always adding new sections. You can contact us with a request, and we'll add it to a future update.
Below are the engineering fact sections, in order from A to Z.
Alcatraz Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Alcatraz and Alcatraz Island. You'll learn where it's located. Who built it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Alcatraz.
Arc de Triomphe Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Arc de Triomphe.
Big Ben Facts
In this section you'll learn about Big Ben in London, England. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Big Ben and the clock tower.
Brooklyn Bridge Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Brooklyn Bridge. You'll learn where it's located. Who built it. What it was built for. How many people cross it and other facts about the Brooklyn Bridge.
Burj Khalifa Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Burj Khalifa.
Central Park Facts
In this section you'll learn about Central Park in NYC, New York, USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Central Park.
Chichen Itza Facts
In this section you'll learn about the city of Chichen Itza You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Chichen Itza.
Egyptian Pyramid Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Egyptian Pyramids. You'll learn where they're located. Who built the them. What they were built for. How many people visit them and other facts about them.
Eiffel Tower Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Eiffel Tower.
Empire State Building Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Empire State Building in the USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Empire State Building.
Golden Gate Bridge Facts
In this section you'll learn about Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about it.
Great Wall of China Facts
In this section you'll learn about Great Wall of China in Asia. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Great Wall.
Hoover Dam Facts
In this section you'll learn about Hoover Dam in the USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Hoover Dam.
Leaning Tower of Pisa Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about it.
Machu Picchu Facts
In this section you'll learn about Machu Picchu in Peru. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Machu Picchu.
Mount Rushmore Facts
In this section you'll learn about Mount Rushmore in the USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Mount Rushmore.
Panama Canal Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Panama Canal in Panama. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many ships use it and other facts about the Panama Canal.
Roman Colosseum Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Roman Colosseum in Italy. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Colosseum.
Sphinx Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Great Sphinx of Giza. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Great Sphinx.
Statue of Liberty Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Statue of Liberty in New York, USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about it.
Stonehenge Facts
In this section you'll learn about Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about Stonehenge.
Taj Mahal Facts
In this section you'll learn about Taj Mahal in India. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Taj Mahal.
The Alamo Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Alamo in Texas, USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Alamo.
Pantheon Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the Pantheon.
Titanic Facts
In this section you'll learn about the RMS Titanic and its tragic sinking. You'll learn where the wreck site is. Who built the it. What it was built for. How it sunk and other facts about the RMS Titanic.
White House Facts
In this section you'll learn about the White House. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about the White House.
Washington Monument Facts
In this section you'll learn about the Washington Monument in the USA. You'll learn where it's located. Who built the it. What it was built for. How many people visit it and other facts about it.
Humans have been building structures since before prerecorded history. In the modern times, humans build some amazing structures. An example of a modern structure that rivals all previous structures is the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is the tallest building in the world. An example of an ancient structure that rivals even modern structures is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza in less than 20 years. Remember, this was during a time when there were no construction machines. Regardless of the era, humans build some amazing structures and will continue to do so in the future.