Big Bertha
How a Massive Tunnel Boring Machine Dug a Highway under Seattle
$39.53
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2024
Summary
This incredible story about Bertha, the massive tunnel boring machine that successfully constructed the longest and widest road tunnel in the contiguous United States, under the city of Seattle, brought to life in vibrant and engaging illustrations, will appeal to kids ages 7-10 fascinated with big machines and how they work.
In 2013, construction crews raced to replace a crumbling elevated highway along Seattle’s waterfront with a double-decker tunnel running almost two miles under t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632173065 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1632173069 |
| Author: | Amanda Abler, Katy Wu |
| Publisher: | Blue Star Press |
| Imprint: | Sasquatch Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 194mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“Big Bertha’s story is sure to spark imaginations and discussions about what machines and engineers are capable of creating and doing. This fun and compelling story is a highly recommended read.”
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About The Author
Amanda Abler
AMANDA ABLER grew up in New Hampshire where she developed a love of snow, being on the water, and maple syrup. She studied biology in college and continues to love all things related to science. She enjoys writing nonfiction because of the many interesting things she gets to learn and the new people she gets to meet. Amanda lives in Seattle with her family and their small, ferocious dog, Bear. She is also the author of The Spirit of Springer and Galloping Gertie.
KATY WU has illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including A True Wonder- The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything and Grace Hopper- Queen of Computer Code. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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