how William J. Wilgus created Grand Central Terminal
Hoyt, Megan
2024
This book pays tribute to the American civil engineer responsible for designing and constructing Grand Central Terminal, following William J. Wilgus as he creates the underground train station that would become an iconic New York landmark.
"From the Panama Canal to Hoover Dam and the Eiffel Tower, [this book] outlines the principles and processes followed to build some of the world's . . . structures. Readers will . . . read the stories behind each project as well as the mini bios of the 'STEM-gineers' who worked on them. Experiments and research challenges help reinforce concepts"--Provided by publisher.
"Readers follow along with a civil engineer as a young girl pretends to be an engineer designing and building a bridge with her father. Includes a glossary of engineering terms and an activity that lets readers practice building skills"--Provided by publisher.
Chronicles the life and career of architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who contributed to such iconic structures as the south wing of the United States Captiol building,the White H ouse, and the Navy Yard.
The US Navy offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Navy jobs ranging from information systems technicians to culinary specialists to aviators.
"Capturing an engineer's creative vision and mind for detail, this fully illustrated picture book biography sheds light on how the American inventor George Ferris defied gravity and seemingly impossible odds to invent the world's most iconic amusement park attraction, the Ferris wheel"--From the publisher.
