Humans have always dreamed big, but for most of our existence, imagination outstripped technology. In this program, Bill Nye shows how inventions in materials, tools, and other technologies have gradually allowed us to build bigger, taller, stronger, and longer structures. From canals and dams to tunnels and towers, this is the story of how we have reshaped our environment to suit our needs.

Teacher's guide included with DVD and also available under additional info tag.

DVD features: standards links: highlights correlation to national education standards.