PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer who builds big. From footbridges and sculptures, to train stations and skyscrapers, including The Shard. She is a tireless promoter of STEM careers, particularly in under-represented groups, has advised policymakers on science education and given talks around the world, including two for TEDx. Roma was awarded the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering's Rooke Award and received an MBE for services to Engineering in 2018. Website: romatheengineer.com | Twitter: @RomaTheEngineer Katie Hickey is an exceptional talent in children's book illustration. Having grown up in Cornwall, and also in the Middle East, she takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings. Katie lives with her family and dogs in the countryside just outside London. Instagram: @katiehickeyillustration
Skilfully illustrated and filled with remarkable details, this book is a treat for any young engineer. Roma's breadth of knowledge and genuine passion shines through every page. It's simply beautiful. * Angela Saini, science journalist and author * From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers. Favourite parts - intricate cross sections of the world's most ingenious structures scattered with mind boggling facts about feats of human ingenuity. And, I had always wondered how it is possible to build foundations underwater - now I know! * Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women series * Exploring this beautiful book feels like having a conversation with Roma, full of expert insight and fascinating detail. With playful illustrations, stacks of brand-new information and plenty of context - this is children's non-fiction at its best. * Isabel Thomas, science writer and author of Moth and Fox * Open this book at any page and you are immediately sucked into the fascination of how things work - a wonderful achievement and a beautiful one too. * Mark Miodownik, materials engineer, broadcaster and author of Stuff Matters * Distinguished engineer Roma Agrawal has written an excellent introduction to engineering for young people. Her clear and concise descriptions of the challenges engineers have had to overcome to achieve some of the greatest wonders of our modern civilization will make the reader all the more appreciative of what has been achieved through human imagination and determination. Dramatic illustrations by the artist Katie Hickey nicely complement the engineer's words throughout. * Henry Petroski, author of To Engineer Is Human * Praise for Roma's adult title Built: A fascinating celebration of the impact that structural engineering has on all our lives ... [an] eye- opening book * The Sunday Times *
