A grand idea : how William J. Wilgus created Grand Central Terminal / written by Megan Hoyt ; illustrated by Dave Szalay.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]Copyright date: ©2024Edition: First editionDescription: 47 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780063064744
- 006306474X
- Wilgus, William J. (William John), 1865-1949
- Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.) -- Juvenile literature
- Railroad stations -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature
- Civil engineers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Brainstorming -- Juvenile literature
- Railroads -- Juvenile literature
- Railroad terminals -- Juvenile literature
- New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1898-1951 -- Juvenile literature
- 385.3/14097471 B 23
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | New | WILGUS, W. H871 | Available | 33111011240542 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Written by award-winning author Megan Hoyt, this thoughtful STEM picture book biography about the brilliant architect of Grand Central Terminal is a celebration of resilience in the face of adversity, creative problem solving, and, of course, trains!
There was once a place in New York City that had a tennis club, movie theater, and art gallery--all in the same building! It also had a secret passageway, a huge library, and even a ski slope.
This astounding building is Grand Central Terminal, and it was the work of one brilliant man: William J. Wilgus. When William, an experienced engineer, wanted to create a new electric-powered train system, he knew he needed to house this special fleet somewhere exceptional. His grand idea of a solution An underground multilevel train station that would become an iconic New York landmark, and one that is still an integral part of the city over a century later.
Acclaimed author Megan Hoyt pays homage to William J. Wilgus and his crowning achievement in this STEM-oriented picture book biography, with whimsical illustrations by Dave Szalay.
Includes bibliographical references.
Written by award-winning author Megan Hoyt, this thoughtful STEM picture book biography about the brilliant architect of Grand Central Terminal is a celebration of resilience in the face of adversity, creative problem solving, and, of course, trains! With whimsical illustrations by Dave Szalay.
Ages 4-8 Quill Tree Books
Grades K-1 Quill Tree Books