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Curious Constructions: A Peculiar Portfolio of Fifty Fascinating Structures

Curious Constructions: A Peculiar Portfolio of Fifty Fascinating Structures


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From the International Space Station, to the impossibly tall Kingda Ka roller coaster, to the mysterious Moai statues of Easter Island, human constructions can be awe inspiring, ingenious, and bizarre. With his own surprising, funny, and accessible style, Michael Hearst’s newest title will take readers on a fascinating and informative tour of the most incredible structures, sites, and creations found in our world. 

About the Author :

Michael Hearst is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and writer. He is a founding member of the band One Ring Zero, whose albums include Planets and As Smart As We Are, and his solo works include Songs for Ice Cream Trucks and Songs for Unusual Creatures. He is the author of Unusual Creatures: A Mostly Accurate Account of Some of Earth's Strangest Animals and Extraordinary People: A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Some of the World's Most Fascinating Individuals. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. 

Matt Johnstone is an illustrator who has worked for a wide range of clients around the world. He received a Gold Cannes Lion for his illustration work for Greenpeace's Car Free campaign. He is currently based in London. 



Review :
"Hearst obviously had a lot of fun compiling this interesting assortment of man-made creations, making great use of wit and puns."-School Library Journal "Highlights 50 incredible structures."--Design Mom "The wry humor in Hearst's commentary will keep readers entertained."-Publishers Weekly


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781452144849
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Chronicle Books
  • Height: 285 mm
  • No of Pages: 112
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Peculiar Portfolio of Fifty Fascinating Structures
  • Width: 219 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1452144842
  • Publisher Date: 25 Apr 2017
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 640 gr


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