Incredible stadiums
"From ancient Rome's Colosseum to a floating soccer field in Singapore to the Astrodome (nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World), stadiums are so much more than meets the eye. But these iconic structures don't just happen overnight. So where do stadiums come from? Who decides what they look like?...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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San Francisco :
Chronicle Books,
[2026]
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| Series: | How'd they make that?!
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| Summary: | "From ancient Rome's Colosseum to a floating soccer field in Singapore to the Astrodome (nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World), stadiums are so much more than meets the eye. But these iconic structures don't just happen overnight. So where do stadiums come from? Who decides what they look like? And just how do they get built? Find out the secrets of the world's most fascinating arenas and learn how we went from gathering near caves for wrestling matches to watching sports and concerts with thousands of other fans in enormous amphitheaters. Open the walls, raise the roof, explore usually-off-limits hallways, and peer back in time to uncover all there is to know about stadiums around the world-and exactly how they get made!"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 53 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm. |
| Audience: | Ages 8-12 Grades 4-6 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781797218656 1797218654 |
| Author Notes: | Justin Eisinger is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author with a keen interest in how the world works, what makes it tick, and how it got to be the way it is. He has adapted television and film to comic books, and he has coauthored two graphic memoirs with George Takei--the bestselling They Called Us Enemy, winner of an Eisner Award and an American Book Award, and the even more personal It Rhymes with Takei. After years in San Diego, Justin now lives in Ohio with his wife and two dogs, and in his spare time, he publishes North America's only inline skating magazine. Cryssy Cheung is an award-winning art director, illustrator, and designer. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Clios, and Promax and has been featured in film and TV campaigns for Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and more! After almost two decades in New York City, Cryssy has been living a nomadic lifestyle, exploring new perspectives, getting inspired, and continuously learning. |
