
How Was That Built?
The Stories Behind Awesome Structures
By: Roma Agrawal, Katie Hickey (Illustrator)
Hardcover | 28 September 2021
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'From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers' Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women series
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!
About the Author
Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer who builds big. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers – including The Shard – she has left an indelible mark on London’s landscape. She is a tireless promoter of engineering and technical careers to young people, particularly under-represented groups such as women. She has advised policymakers and governments on science education, and has given talks to thousands around the world at universities, schools and organisations including two for TEDx.
Roma has been awarded international awards for her technical prowess and success in promoting the profession, including the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s Rooke Award. Roma has published articles on engineering, education and leadership, as well as being a television presenter. Roma is soon to appear on LEGO Masters on Channel 4, putting her engineering knowledge to use in judging structures built solely from LEGO. BUILT is her first book. romatheengineer.com / @RomaTheEngineer
Industry Reviews
Isabel Thomas, science writer and author of Moth and Fox
'Skilfully illustrated and filled with remarkable details, this book is a treat for any young engineer. Roma's breadth of knowledge and genuine passion shines through every page. It's simply beautiful'
Angela Saini, science journalist and author
'Open this book at any page and you are immediately sucked into the fascination of how things work – a wonderful achievement and a beautiful one too'
Mark Miodownik, materials engineer, broadcaster and author of Stuff Matters
'How Was That Built? is a brilliant and essential book … Hopefully schools and libraries will purchase the book in big numbers because it deserves to be widely read and discussed. I also think it will do a lot to encourage young people to consider a career in construction'
Infrastructure-Intelligence.com
ISBN: 9781526603654
ISBN-10: 1526603659
Published: 28th September 2021
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 80
Audience: Children
For Ages: 8+ years old
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 30.5 x 24 x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.81
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