Colossus : the world's most amazing feats of engineering
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Author
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Lombardo, Giulia, 1991- illustrator.
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Falls Library - Picture Book | J 720.9 HYN | On Shelf |
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations, maps ; 31 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"First published by Templar Books, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, 2019."
Description
Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built? Or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build a flying laboratory in space? This book reveals some of the greatest feats of engineering in history. From enormous bridges and tunnels that run for hundreds of miles, to towering skyscrapers and massive space stations, discover how some of Earth's most colossal structures were. Includes: Sphinx, Golden Gate Bridge, Shanghai Tower, International Space Station, London Underground, Panama Canal, Hoover Dam, Trans-Siberian Railway, Great Wall of China, Palm Islands, Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, Statue of Liberty, Tokyo Skytree and SS Great Eastern.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hynson, C., & Lombardo, G. (2021). Colossus: the world's most amazing feats of engineering (First US edition.). Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hynson, Colin and Giulia Lombardo. 2021. Colossus: The World's Most Amazing Feats of Engineering. Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hynson, Colin and Giulia Lombardo. Colossus: The World's Most Amazing Feats of Engineering Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hynson, Colin,, and Giulia Lombardo. Colossus: The World's Most Amazing Feats of Engineering First US edition., Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021.
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