The world is full of incredible structures. Skyscrapers soaring up to the clouds, bridges reaching across the widest, deepest rivers, tunnels boring deep into the earth … But have you ever stopped to wonder how they were built?
Roma Agrawal, MBE is an award-winning engineer, author
and broadcaster. From footbridges to skyscrapers – including The
Shard – she has left an indelible mark on London’s landscape. Roma
is an inspiring promoter of engineering and technical careers to
young people, particularly in under-represented groups and given
talks around the world, including two for TEDx. She was awarded the
prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s Rooke Award in 2018.
Website: romatheengineer.com | Twitter: @RomaTheEngineer
Katie Hickey is an exceptional talent in children’s book
illustration. Having grown up in Cornwall, and also in the Middle
East, she takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings.
Katie lives with her family and dogs in the countryside just
outside London. Instagram: @katiehickeyillustration
Skilfully illustrated and filled with remarkable details, this book
is a treat for any young engineer. Roma's breadth of knowledge and
genuine passion shines through every page. It's simply
beautiful.
*Angela Saini, science journalist and author*
From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the
moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure
to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers. Favourite parts
– intricate cross sections of the world’s most ingenious structures
scattered with mind boggling facts about feats of human ingenuity.
And, I had always wondered how it is possible to build foundations
underwater – now I know!
*Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women
series*
I adored reading How Was That Built? with my son. The fascinating
facts and huge detailed pictures led to lots of interesting
conversations for both of us. You will never take buildings for
granted again!
*David Walliams, comedian and children's author*
Exploring this beautiful book feels like having a conversation with
Roma, full of expert insight and fascinating detail. With playful
illustrations, stacks of brand-new information and plenty of
context – this is children's non-fiction at its best.
*Isabel Thomas, science writer and author of Moth and Fox*
How Was That Built? is a brilliant and essential book … Hopefully
schools and libraries will purchase the book in big numbers because
it deserves to be widely read and discussed. I also think it will
do a lot to encourage young people to consider a career in
construction.
*Infrastructure-Intelligence.com*
Open this book at any page and you are immediately sucked into the
fascination of how things work – a wonderful achievement and a
beautiful one too.
*Mark Miodownik, materials engineer, broadcaster and author of
Stuff Matters*
Distinguished engineer Roma Agrawal has written an excellent
introduction to engineering for young people. Her clear and concise
descriptions of the challenges engineers have had to overcome to
achieve some of the greatest wonders of our modern civilization
will make the reader all the more appreciative of what has been
achieved through human imagination and determination. Dramatic
illustrations by the artist Katie Hickey nicely complement the
engineer’s words throughout.
*Henry Petroski, author of To Engineer Is Human*
Based on inspiring stories of engineers from around the world and
across the ages, this book has you nodding and smiling from ear to
ear as the science of the built world around us is clearly
explained and beautifully illustrated. Without question, some of
the world's most talented future engineers will have been inspired
by this book.
*Rob Bell, author, presenter and engineer*
How Was That Built? shows us how visionary engineers throughout
history have built some of the most dazzling structures on the
planet. Roma Agrawal’s expert knowledge of structural engineering
shines through and Katie Hickey’s fantastic illustrations make each
page turn interesting and engaging. From the 2000-year-old
Pantheon, to the dizzying heights of the Burj Khalifa, there is
something for all ages.
*Matt Robertson, author of Do You Love Bugs? and Do You Love
Dinosaurs?*
A fantastic detailed compendium of engineering feats brought to
life by Hickey’s stunning illustrations. A must for curious minds
of any age!
*Katie Brosnan, author of Gut Garden: A Journey into the Wonderful
World of Your Microbiome*
Praise for Roma’s adult title Built: A fascinating celebration of
the impact that structural engineering has on all our lives … [an]
eye-opening book
*The Sunday Times*
Not only did it explain how things are built but it also gave
little activities you can do at home as well
*Toppsta reviewer*
Full of fun facts about amazing buildings, this book is as amazing
as all the buildings inside it
*Toppsta reviewer*
The format of the book lends itself well to dipping in and out of
so would be great for schools to use in class
*Toppsta reviewer*
The language is technical, Roma never patronises her young readers,
but explanations are given relating complex engineering principles
to scenarios which are easily understood
*Toppsta reviewer*
A book to explore again and again … [and] a celebration of great
engineers … especially great women engineers!
*LoveReading4Kids*
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