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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

Tagged buildings and architecture and engineering

The Buildings and Architecture pack

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An easy-purchase topic  pack of children's books to support the topic of Buildings and Architecture. You can purchase individual titles or the collection.

  • How Was That Built?
  • Atlas of Amazing Architecture
  • A Street Through Time
  • 100 Things to Know About Architecture
  • Atlas of Architecture and Marvellous Monuments
  • Hidden Cities
  • Cities in Layers
  • The Buildings that Made London
  • A Trip to the Future
  • The Story of Buildings
  • The Homes We Build A World of Houses and Habitats
  • Colossus

The Buildings and Architecture set

A collection of children's books on the topic Buildings and Architecture. An easy purchase pack is alo available.