Engineering the London Underground

Conley, Kate

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ABDO Publishing Company

Just the Series: Building by Design

Series and Publisher: Building by Design

Annotation: Examines the planning and construction of the London Underground.

Genre: [Visual arts]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #155064

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 12/15/17

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-532-11374-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-532-11374-1

Dewey: 725.3109421

LCCN: 2017946939

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
King's Cross Underground Station (London, England). Juvenile literature.
King's Cross Underground Station (London, England).
Transportation. Juvenile literature.
Subway stations. Design and construction. Juvenile literature.
Transportation.
Subway stations. Design and construction.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

These books focus on the history of two transportation systems that were major engineering feats in the mid-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. Each book explains the need and purpose propelling the project, plus its planning, design, funding, obstacles faced, and modern use. Stock photographs, diagrams, direct quotes, and sidebars provide clarity. "Fast Facts" and critical thinking questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Lexile: 800L

The London Underground, the British capital's extensive subway system, carries millions of commuters, tourists, and other people every day. Engineering the London Underground examines the need for underground transport, advances in tunneling and train technology, and the role the Underground has played in London's history. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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