{"product_id":"the-wonder-book-of-engineering-wonders-classic-reprint","title":"The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders (Classic Reprint)","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is one in a series of popular \u003ci\u003eWonder Books\u003c\/i\u003e and aims to amaze children with tales of the world''s great engineering feats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is a book primarily directed at an adolescent audience. While the book checks in at nearly three hundred pages, it contains copious illustrations and photographs and relatively simple prose. The book examines many of the world''s most exciting engineers projects, including bridges, locomotives, lighthouses, docks, mines, and much more. Golding also examines specific structures, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Waterloo Bridge. The focus of the book is primarily on the engineering of these projects, and places a great deal of emphasis on the design and construction phase. Space is also devoted to more lighthearted topics, such as a locomotive''s toilet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is a title meant to inspire a sense of awe in the reader, and in this regards the work is largely a success. Golding effectively captures the massive scale of the engineering projects detailed, and the book serves as a true testament to the power of human ingenuity. The modern reader will likely appreciate that many of the projects detailed in these pages are still in use today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry Golding''s \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful examination of the world''s great works of construction and engineering. It is a book sure to inspire and entertain young minds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.","brand":"Forgotten Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":39680952270893,"sku":"9780260326072","price":16.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39840613433389,"sku":"9781330297803","price":10.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-wonder-book-of-engineering-wonders-classic-reprint","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}