Mr. Macaulay's newest book is incredible. His attention to detail and his understanding "how things work" are paramount.
He explains in detail the building of the SS United States, the fastest steamship. Diagrams, cross sections, a six page fold out spread of the ship make this book a feast for kids who enjoy understanding the details of how things are built and work. He also weaves in the story of his family traveling on the SS United States.
To be honest, the technical details were a bit over my head and not of interest to me . . .but I was still impressed with Mr. Macaulay's research and his ability to communicate complicated concepts concisely and clearly. I really enjoyed learning about his family journey to the United States.
-Borrowed from the library.
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