Day by day, as astonished Parisians watched, an iron tower climbed into the sky. When completed, the Eiffel Tower would be the tallest structure in the world. Its creator, Gustave Eiffel, promised it would be magnifique.

But the people of Paris weren't so sure.

With careful research and captivating language, author Emma Bland Smith reveals the story behind Paris's most beloved landmark. As depicted in Lia Visirin's charming illustrations, Gustave Eiffel's efforts to save his engineering marvel are a celebration of the importance of science...and the power of perseverence.

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