How Was That Built?: The Stories Behind Awesome Structures - Hardcover

Agrawal, Roma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1526603659 ISBN 13: 9781526603654

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2021

Synopsis

The world is full of incredible structures. Skyscrapers soaring up to the clouds, bridges reaching across the widest, deepest rivers, tunnels boring deep into the earth . But have you ever stopped to wonder how they were built?

About this title

About the Authors

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

Katie Hickey is a talented rising star in children's illustration, and has illustrated several books including How Was That Built?

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1526603659
• ISBN 13: 9781526603654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Hickey Katie
• Number of pages: 80