The Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters
33 Thrilling Experiments Based on History's Greatest Blunders
$38.08
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2017
Summary
DANGER: This book contains detailed information about the most legendary engineering disasters of all time!
Ever wonder why Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa has been slowly toppling over for centuries? Stack books on a foundation of paper balls to learn about rickety building foundations and center of mass. How about the 15-foot-high tidal wave of molasses that tore through the streets of Boston in the Great Molasses Flood of 1919? Karate chop a full tube of toothpaste (outside!) to demo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780761183945 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0761183949 |
| Author: | Sean Connolly |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Workman Children's |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2017 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 144mm x 22mm |
| Series: | Irresponsible Science |
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Critics Review
“A new collection from an old hand at designing intriguing STEM activities that will entertain as well as enlighten.”—Kirkus Reviews
“With ever-advancing technology present in the lives of readers, this text provides the chance for aspiring architects, engineers, and other problem solvers to understand past mistakes before building future wonders.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Sean Connolly
Sean Connolly has written more than 50 books aimed at children and adults, including The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science and The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science.
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