How Was That Built?

The Stories Behind Awesome Structures

How Was That Built?
Roma Agrawal, Katie Hickey
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Hardback
h305 x 238mm - 80pg
16 Sep 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781526603654
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Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world' s most amazing landmarks. Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what' s possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pantheon in Italy, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Shard in England and the Sapporo Dome in Japan. Discover the ingenious methods engineers have come up with to enable us to build underground, underwater, on ice and even in space. And learn about the impact different forces and materials can have on a structure by carrying out your own engineering experiments from the ' Try it at Home' sections. Beautiful and detailed illustrations by Katie Hickey, including cross-sections, skylines and close-ups of engineering techniques in action, provide unique and illuminating perspectives of our most awe-inspiring constructions. Get ready to see the built world around you like never before!
Praise for Roma' s adult title Built: A fascinating celebration of the impact that structural engineering has on all our lives . . . [an] eye- opening book * The Sunday Times *
Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer who builds big. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers, including The Shard. She is a tireless promoter of STEM careers, particularly in under-represented groups, has advised policymakers on science education and given talks around the world, including two for TEDx. Roma was awarded the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering' s Rooke Award and received an MBE for services to Engineering in 2018. Website: romatheengineer. com | Twitter: @RomaTheEngineerKatie Hickey is an exceptional talent in children' s book illustration. Having grown up in Cornwall, and also in the Middle East, she takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings. Katie lives with her family and dogs in the countryside just outside London. Instagram: @katiehickeyillustration
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781526603654
Published: 16 Sep 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Height: 305mm
Width: 238mm
Pages: 80

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