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The Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters: 33 Thrilling Experiments Based on History's Greatest Blunders Hardcover - 2017

by Sean Connolly

The author of "The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science" examines some of the most infamous and dangerous disasters in the history of engineering, from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Includes 33 adrenaline-pumping physics experiments for daring young scientists. Illustrations.


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It's hands-on science with a capital "E"--for engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London's infamous "Fryscraper" in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history, from the bestselling author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science. Each engineering disaster includes a simple, exciting experiment or two using everyday household items to explain the underlying science and put learning into action. Understand the Titanic's demise by sinking an ice-cube-tray ocean liner in the bathtub. Stomp on a tube of toothpaste to demonstrate what happens to non-Newtonian fluids under pressure--and how a ruptured tank sent a tsunami of molasses through the streets of Boston in 1919. From why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans to the fatal design flaw in the Sherman tank, here's a book of science at its most riveting.

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  • Title The Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters: 33 Thrilling Experiments Based on History's Greatest Blunders
  • Author Sean Connolly
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Workman Publishing
  • Date 2017-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9780761183945 / 0761183949
  • Weight 0.92 lbs (0.42 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 5.5 x 1.1 in (23.37 x 13.97 x 2.79 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 9
  • Library of Congress subjects Disasters, Science - Experiments
  • Dewey Decimal Code 620

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Citations

  • Kirkus Reviews, 06/15/2017, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 07/03/2017, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/2017, Page 0

About the author

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. As the father of three he's ideally suited to explain pitfalls and solutions to these tricky questions.
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