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Colossus

Colossus

Published: 14 Nov 2019

Hardback, 72 pages

Recommended for age 9+

By Colin Hynson

Illustrated by Giulia Lombardo

Published by Templar Publishing

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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 fascinating 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 made in beautifully illustrated detail. Contents: 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, SS Great Eastern, The Future of Engineering

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