| Gustave Eiffel's Spectacular Idea: The Eiffel Tower Contributor(s): Katz Cooper, Sharon (Author), Bock, Janna Rose (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1479571660 ISBN-13: 9781479571666 Publisher: Picture Window Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014049210 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Series: Story Behind the Name |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.6" W x 9.7" (0.25 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 175133 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower? Gustave Eiffel's tower is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, but it wasn't an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Gustave's beginnings as a bridge designer and the engineer behind the Statue of Liberty, the criticism and personal attacks by the media he faced while building the tower, and his eventual world-renowned success. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cooper, Sharon Katz: - Sharon Katz Cooper is a science educator and freelance writer who specializes in science and social studies topics. She has written more than 25 books for children, including a series called Horrible Habitats, which was recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). She is based in Pittsburgh, Penn., where she lives with her husband and three boys, Reuven, Judah, and Yaron. |