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How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower
The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down! But Eiffel loved his tower. He crafted a clever plan to make the tower too useful to tear down by turning it into "a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal�. As the date for the tower's demolition approached, Eiffel raced to prove its worth. Could science save the Eiffel Tower?
32 pages, Hardcover
First published July 28, 2022
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Emma Bland Smith
23Ìýbooks43ÌýfollowersEmma Bland Smith is the award-winning author of twelve book for children. Her debut picture book was Journey: Based on the True Story of OR7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West. Many of Emma’s books include animals—wolves, dogs, pigs, even alligators! Emma is a librarian and author and lives in San Francisco with her husband, two kids, dog, and cat—but no wolf, pig, or alligator. Visit her online at emmabsmith.com and on Twitter at @emmablandsmith.
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June 20, 2022
As Eiffel tower was built for the World’s Fair of 1889 Parisians didn’t like the metal asparagus that looked out of place among elegant stone buildings. It was agreed that the tower would remain for twenty years. This way attracting tourists and bringing money for the city. After twenty years, it would be torn down and sold for scrap metal.
Some protested that this ridiculous tower would make Paris the laughingstock of the world. But when the tower was finished, people loved it. Was it enough to save it from tearing it down? No. So Gustave Eiffel had more work to do to convince the officials.
He was passionate about science and worked on different projects, making new discoveries in weather prediction, aerodynamics, and wireless radio. Was it enough to save the tower this time?
My eight-year-old nephew recently got fascinated with the Eiffel Tower. I’m happy to inform that he was engaged from the beginning to the end, and loved the illustrations as much as I did.
At the end, there are more interesting facts listed about the Eiffel Tower and Timeline for Gustave Eiffel. The story is interesting and very well-presented.
Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Some protested that this ridiculous tower would make Paris the laughingstock of the world. But when the tower was finished, people loved it. Was it enough to save it from tearing it down? No. So Gustave Eiffel had more work to do to convince the officials.
He was passionate about science and worked on different projects, making new discoveries in weather prediction, aerodynamics, and wireless radio. Was it enough to save the tower this time?
My eight-year-old nephew recently got fascinated with the Eiffel Tower. I’m happy to inform that he was engaged from the beginning to the end, and loved the illustrations as much as I did.
At the end, there are more interesting facts listed about the Eiffel Tower and Timeline for Gustave Eiffel. The story is interesting and very well-presented.
Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 1, 2022
What a cool and uniquely illustrated children's nonfiction book packed with awesome scientific and historical information!
Written by Emma Bland Smith and illustrated by Lia Visirin, "How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower" details how exactly the Eiffel Tower was effectively saved and not torn down due to the scientific additions added to the building by Gustave Eiffel.
Each page has beautifully illustrations of the Eiffel Tower's construction during the late 1800s and the reaction of the general public and officials at the time. The clothes, buildings, structures, and environment displayed wonderful detail and the text was readable (though, at times a bit small) throughout.
I had not realized how many scientific applications there were re: the Eiffel Tower, from weather measurements, to aerodynamics, even wireless radio transmission! I also did not realize there were restaurants and an apartment at the tower as well in which it's creator, Gustave Eiffel, lived in until passing away at 91 years of age.
At the back of the book, there are many features: an epilogue, French glossary, interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower, a Timeline, and author/illustrator biographies. (There's even a cat on the back cover - how purr-fect!)
I would definitely recommend this book to young readers as I thought it was trés fantastique! Perfect for young readers aged 8-10.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this advanced readers copy.
Written by Emma Bland Smith and illustrated by Lia Visirin, "How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower" details how exactly the Eiffel Tower was effectively saved and not torn down due to the scientific additions added to the building by Gustave Eiffel.
Each page has beautifully illustrations of the Eiffel Tower's construction during the late 1800s and the reaction of the general public and officials at the time. The clothes, buildings, structures, and environment displayed wonderful detail and the text was readable (though, at times a bit small) throughout.
I had not realized how many scientific applications there were re: the Eiffel Tower, from weather measurements, to aerodynamics, even wireless radio transmission! I also did not realize there were restaurants and an apartment at the tower as well in which it's creator, Gustave Eiffel, lived in until passing away at 91 years of age.
At the back of the book, there are many features: an epilogue, French glossary, interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower, a Timeline, and author/illustrator biographies. (There's even a cat on the back cover - how purr-fect!)
I would definitely recommend this book to young readers as I thought it was trés fantastique! Perfect for young readers aged 8-10.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this advanced readers copy.
February 23, 2022
As a STEM teacher, I’m always excited to see more science and technology books becoming available for children. When a five-star book such as this comes across my desk, I want to shout from the rooftops!
First of all, content aside, the cover art and interior illustrations are fantastic. I love it when children are engaged with details, causing their eyes to wander all over the page. Congratulations, on these fine whimsical illustrations, Lia Visrin.
Author Emma Bland Smith explores how science saved the iconic Eiffel Tower. She shares that while the Eiffel Tower was arguably Gustave Eiffel’s greatest contribution as a builder, it was also a contribution to the field of scientific research. Officials agreed that the 1000 ft tower that was going to mark the entrance for the 1889 World’s Fair was temporary. Eiffel agreed to provide most of the funds for building the tower. In return, the city agreed to let him leave it up for 20 years to earn back his investment. Eiffel needed to convince Parisians that it should stay rather than be dismantled and sold for scrap metal. You’ll need to read to find out how Eiffel convinced the French military, the aviation industry, and the weather bureau that they needed his tower. Eiffel’s dream came true; it truly was “an observatory and a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal�
Everyone was a winner! Did you know that Eiffel made the money back on his investment within the year?
Children will love the timeline and interesting facts included, making this a great book for school projects. Not only are the illustrations engaging, but the text is compelling and simple to understand. This is a must-have book for families who love to travel, for students who are beginning research at school and for inquisitive minds!
I was gifted this advance copy by Emma Bland Smith, Capstone, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
First of all, content aside, the cover art and interior illustrations are fantastic. I love it when children are engaged with details, causing their eyes to wander all over the page. Congratulations, on these fine whimsical illustrations, Lia Visrin.
Author Emma Bland Smith explores how science saved the iconic Eiffel Tower. She shares that while the Eiffel Tower was arguably Gustave Eiffel’s greatest contribution as a builder, it was also a contribution to the field of scientific research. Officials agreed that the 1000 ft tower that was going to mark the entrance for the 1889 World’s Fair was temporary. Eiffel agreed to provide most of the funds for building the tower. In return, the city agreed to let him leave it up for 20 years to earn back his investment. Eiffel needed to convince Parisians that it should stay rather than be dismantled and sold for scrap metal. You’ll need to read to find out how Eiffel convinced the French military, the aviation industry, and the weather bureau that they needed his tower. Eiffel’s dream came true; it truly was “an observatory and a laboratory such as science has never had at its disposal�
Everyone was a winner! Did you know that Eiffel made the money back on his investment within the year?
Children will love the timeline and interesting facts included, making this a great book for school projects. Not only are the illustrations engaging, but the text is compelling and simple to understand. This is a must-have book for families who love to travel, for students who are beginning research at school and for inquisitive minds!
I was gifted this advance copy by Emma Bland Smith, Capstone, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
April 4, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Capstone for the ARC of this!
This was an interesting look at history and science for the 5-8 year old crowd. My kids enjoyed it, especially the illustrations. I liked that there were a few French words peppered in.
This was an interesting look at history and science for the 5-8 year old crowd. My kids enjoyed it, especially the illustrations. I liked that there were a few French words peppered in.
April 23, 2022
A beautifully illustrated book that tells the story behind the building of the Eiffel Tower and then how Gustave Eiffel used science to help save it from being torn down. This was very interesting to read and great for children!
February 11, 2022
Very nicely educational, this possibly tells the adult sharing it out something new, too. Over the lengthy timeline of this book we see that Gustave Eiffel had to self-fund the Tower that bears his name, how he made that back in just one of the twenty years of operation it was planned for � and how he was most dogged in getting full scientific use out of the thing to inspire its longevity. Aviation science, meteorology and even military use helped inspire a liking for the construction, when people had been most rude and annoyed about it when it was being erected. All this is conveyed in wonderfully light manner, and the illustrations really match the feel of the time, getting people and blueprints into the same frame at will. Not a clunking, heavy STEM book, but a history lesson with a moral in determination � and the ease with which it's all read earns it a strong four stars.
September 16, 2022
This is a very informative children's book, which is full of fun and interesting facts about the Eiffel tower in Paris, such as who designed it, who built it, and why it was built. A man called Gustave Eiffel designed it along with some other people, and then it was built for the World's Fair of 1889. It was built of metal, and the people of Paris did not like it very much to begin with, as they thought it looked strange. The tower was only meant to be in place for twenty years, but the people came to love it, and they decided to keep it. It was used for all different types of purposes, such as science experiments, radio and forecasting weather, and it brought in a lot of tourists, and therefore, a lot of money for the French people.
The book itself has lovely graphics and a lot of text, which will keep young people busy and engrossed. This is a great book, which I highly recommend.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
The book itself has lovely graphics and a lot of text, which will keep young people busy and engrossed. This is a great book, which I highly recommend.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
July 12, 2023
I ended up in the children's non-fiction section of the library yesterday, and no one should sleep on that section. Good picture books are for everyone. The illustrations in this book were lovely, and it was a fun way to learn a little bit about what the Eiffel Tower has been used for in the past.
May 17, 2022
This was such an enjoyable and informative read- I'll admit I truly did not know most of the information that I learned from reading this and that's TRES MAGNIFIQUE! Eiffel persisted in the face of adversity and negativity to build his famous tower AND keep engineering ways to make sure it wasn't torn down.
It's always interesting to see how society has changed, and how it has evolved. There were so many amazing experiments and successes that came from the pushback Eiffel received for this project, let alone aiding the military with intercepting an enemy message during World War I.
Cheerful illustrations as well!
Books such as this are utterly important in emphasizing that Science is FREAKING AMAZING! We need more of these!!! Would recommend for a classroom setting (especially a language arts class as there is a helpful glossary of the French words used throughout the story), I think it'll be a fun and educational addition!
It's always interesting to see how society has changed, and how it has evolved. There were so many amazing experiments and successes that came from the pushback Eiffel received for this project, let alone aiding the military with intercepting an enemy message during World War I.
Cheerful illustrations as well!
Books such as this are utterly important in emphasizing that Science is FREAKING AMAZING! We need more of these!!! Would recommend for a classroom setting (especially a language arts class as there is a helpful glossary of the French words used throughout the story), I think it'll be a fun and educational addition!
August 6, 2022
Another fantastic picture book by Emma Bland Smith. An ode to science and a relatively unknown story sure to impress kids, their parents and teachers everywhere.
August 1, 2022
Very interesting and fun facts researched by Emma bland smith about Eiffel tower and the Parisians. Beautiful illustration along with proper descriptions. Eiffel tower, for the astonishment of Parisians watched the tallest structure in the world created by the Gustave Eiffel. Has promised by the maker it was magnificent. The tower was 1000 foot tall marked the entrance for the 1889 world's fair. Millions of people were invited in Paris to see it. The Parisians and officials thought the tower was quiet useless. In 1909, the tower would be torn down and sold for scrap metal, they figured out that it remain for 20 years. The iron lattice work was so modern, Monsieur Eiffel adored the tower when these Parisians hated the building. The 47 artisans and writers thought it was a ridiculous tower and the laughing stock of the world.
Monsieur Eiffel was an engineer who constructed fine bridges in his career. He even built the interior framework for the statue of liberty! Monsieur Eiffel loved the wondrous engineering designed to withstand the greatest winds- it's height and brilliant news style.
When the 1889 fair was opened, people from around the world flocked to climb the stairs, they admired the artistic iron work which was so elegant, from the top they gazed at all of Paris - so breathtaking. People loved the Eiffel tower. When Parisians wanted to still tear the tower down, Monsieur wanted the Parisians to keep the tower. Monsieur had a passion for science. Monsieur Eiffel recorded temperatures, wind and air pressure 900 feet in the sky. The ground breaking data gave more accurate weather predictions. to the scientists. Monsieur Eiffel turned his tower into an aviation and aerodynamic laboratory for the scientists to study the science of flight. I found this book to be informative for children from Grade 4 to 12 even above. For those who are travelling to visit Paris, the illustrations and the facts can definitely be helpful. Now I know the science behind the Eiffel Tower.
I just reviewed the book: How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower by Emma Bland Smith, Thanks to Publisher Capstone Editions and Netgalley for an advance copy for my review.
Monsieur Eiffel was an engineer who constructed fine bridges in his career. He even built the interior framework for the statue of liberty! Monsieur Eiffel loved the wondrous engineering designed to withstand the greatest winds- it's height and brilliant news style.
When the 1889 fair was opened, people from around the world flocked to climb the stairs, they admired the artistic iron work which was so elegant, from the top they gazed at all of Paris - so breathtaking. People loved the Eiffel tower. When Parisians wanted to still tear the tower down, Monsieur wanted the Parisians to keep the tower. Monsieur had a passion for science. Monsieur Eiffel recorded temperatures, wind and air pressure 900 feet in the sky. The ground breaking data gave more accurate weather predictions. to the scientists. Monsieur Eiffel turned his tower into an aviation and aerodynamic laboratory for the scientists to study the science of flight. I found this book to be informative for children from Grade 4 to 12 even above. For those who are travelling to visit Paris, the illustrations and the facts can definitely be helpful. Now I know the science behind the Eiffel Tower.
I just reviewed the book: How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower by Emma Bland Smith, Thanks to Publisher Capstone Editions and Netgalley for an advance copy for my review.
May 3, 2022
The story tells how Gustave Eiffel planned and erected the tower which now bears his name, how the artists, writers and general population reacted negatively, how the authorities decided to bring it down after a certain period of time, and how Eiffel made repeated attempts to thwart and spoil their plans by one idea after another, each time failing to convince them. His ideas included conducting meteorological observations from the summit of the tower and comparing them to those made at the base, conducting tests and simulations for the ongoing flight experiments, providing military base to experiment with wireless technology. Behind all these ideas, the primary motivation was to prove the merit of the tower and to show the various ways in which it could be useful for scientific research. Note that, nowhere did he attempt at raising nationalist fervour or pride through his creation, instead restricted and resorted to scientific research as the primary motivation.
The illustrations are wonderful, accurate and detailed while the colours used are sober. Except a few pages, the illustrations do not interfere with the text, which makes reading a pleasant experience. A tiny glossary of French terms used in the book, a list of additional facts about the Eiffel Tower and a timeline of Eiffel’s life complement the text.
There are a few typographical errors such as ‘practiced� on page 25. Also, on the last page under the title ‘Timeline�, there is an entry �1909: Eiffel built a wind tunnel at the foot of the tunnel.� I am not sure how the book would look like in its final paper format, but going by the version I received for review, the font size appeared too small. Just a font size higher would not only add charm and appeal to the appearance but also make it more comfortable to the eyes.
The illustrations are wonderful, accurate and detailed while the colours used are sober. Except a few pages, the illustrations do not interfere with the text, which makes reading a pleasant experience. A tiny glossary of French terms used in the book, a list of additional facts about the Eiffel Tower and a timeline of Eiffel’s life complement the text.
There are a few typographical errors such as ‘practiced� on page 25. Also, on the last page under the title ‘Timeline�, there is an entry �1909: Eiffel built a wind tunnel at the foot of the tunnel.� I am not sure how the book would look like in its final paper format, but going by the version I received for review, the font size appeared too small. Just a font size higher would not only add charm and appeal to the appearance but also make it more comfortable to the eyes.
March 26, 2022
This is the true story of the building and preserving of the iconic landmark in France in picture book format. This book shows the challenges faced by the architect to build and prevent destruction of the Eiffel tower, meant to be a temporary installation. The theme of Science and really STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is woven throughout this story. Sub-themes include weather, architecture, flight/physics, wind tunnels, measurement, radio communications and more. This book fits well into the recently expanding genre of children's biography and historical fiction picture books.
As a grade 3 teacher I could definitely see myself purchasing a copy of this book for my classroom library. I would recommend it for families, teachers and librarians serving children in the 5-12 age range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book!
As a grade 3 teacher I could definitely see myself purchasing a copy of this book for my classroom library. I would recommend it for families, teachers and librarians serving children in the 5-12 age range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book!
August 30, 2022
Did you know the Eiffel Tower was initially considered an eye sore and was supposed to be taken down 20 years after the 1889 World Fair in Paris? How did it avoid demolition to become the attraction that it is today? I loved learning about the work of Gustav Eiffel, the tower’s engineer, and his race to make the tower unexpendable for scientific research in this August 2022 release from Emma Bland Smith. Monsieur Eiffel created a weather station and laboratory and allowed the French military to use the wireless radio center at the top to study communication. Readers interested in world history, architecture, and scientific research will find interesting facts about the tower (it can sway nearly 3 inches in the wind), and the detailed illustrations by Lia Visirin add additional appeal to young readers. I could see this book inspiring research about the scientific uses of towers in other parts of the world, and I’m happy I added it to my library’s collection.
April 9, 2022
Science for the win! Readers will love the narrative approach to this nonfiction title. The science was intriguing and could spark additional reading quests. For example, learning there were weather experiments and weather readings taken was interesting. However, learning that this information was more useful and helpful than other data recorded at the time showed the value of the tower. We want our young readers to fight for their interests and passions in life and that is precisely what Eiffel did. I loved the combination of biography as it connected to the fight to keep the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This will be added to my elementary school library.
May 14, 2022
What an informative, delightful book complete with colorful, ingenious illustrations by Lia Visirin! The storyline takes us through planning, construction, and politics of the project. Even when the public clearly wanted the tower to remain, politicians were obstructive. So M. Eiffel began thinking outside the box and came up with several beneficial projects to incorporate into the tower. As you know, the politicians lost and we all continue to win due to the ingenuity of M. Eiffel! A wonderful book to give and to share.
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from Capstone/Capstone Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from Capstone/Capstone Editions via NetGalley. Thank you!
July 10, 2022
We really enjoyed this book! I read it to my 7-year-old one evening, and noticed my husband listening in and studying the pictures, too. Earlier that day, my 18-year-old son had noticed it, and he enjoyed reading it, too. We learned a lot about the Eiffel Tower that none of us had known before. This book is written in a very interesting way, which kept our attention all the way through. I enjoyed reading the French words sprinkled throughout the story, although it would have been helpful to have pronunciations along with the translations at the end.
I received a review copy of this book from NetGalley, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
I received a review copy of this book from NetGalley, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
August 2, 2022
It was so interesting (and entertaining!) to read about the real life backstory of the Eiffel Tower. I hadn't realized how many Parisians were against the tower, let alone the idea of making it permanent. Emma Bland Smith wonderfully captures the perseverance of its creator, Gustave Eiffel, as he raced to show the city how useful his tower could be for for everything from helping to learn about weather patterns to military use of wireless communication. The text and backstory are full of incredible information, and illustrator Lia Visirin's style puts the reader firmly in the history of when this all took place.
November 21, 2022
Sorta a history of the Eiffel Tower and sorta a history of the guy who designed and paid for it, especially about how he tried to convince Paris and the French government to let it stay up (originally it was given a twenty year life and then due to be sold for scrap). I listened to it on digital and I have to say I'm very impressed with the technology of picture books nowadays. Much better than my youth of BEEPS to turn the page. The narrator had a good French accent. I mean, i have no idea if French people would agree, but it really called out the foreign words.
I liked the tone and the details, although the focus made it a pretty small topic.
I liked the tone and the details, although the focus made it a pretty small topic.
September 15, 2023
A very different look at the famous Eiffel Tower that presents the early attitudes toward, the plans to tear it down and the many scientific experiments and programs the Eiffel initiated to prove the Tower's value. Smith writes solid science with a touch of humor that will engage young readers completely.
Charming illustrations by Lia Visirin add just the right touch to this excellent book that is perfect for STEM classes.
An Epilogue provides additional information including French language words used in the story and interesting facts about the Tower. A Timeline is also included.
Tres interessant!
Charming illustrations by Lia Visirin add just the right touch to this excellent book that is perfect for STEM classes.
An Epilogue provides additional information including French language words used in the story and interesting facts about the Tower. A Timeline is also included.
Tres interessant!
February 11, 2022
I really love reading books with my kids about how landmarks are designed and created - one of our favorites is about the Golden Gate Bridge. This has a similar joy to it of happy circumstances and hard work that produced one of the world's most well-known landmarks. The book shows how popular opinion long leaned toward destroying the tower after the world's fair, but Eiffel worked to make it a essential bastion of scientific research. Great illustrations and an interesting story for curious kids and adults alike.
March 20, 2022
Emma Bland Smith has gotten us used to her high-quality storytelling of true stories and facts. I'm excited and curious to see if this How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower becomes a collection that delivers such accurate information and historical visual elements in a simple and whimsical manner with stunning illustrations will become a collection. I would love to see the same format about other monuments or wonders from other countries and cultures. I recommend this to all educators and librarians.
I love that the Eiffel Tower is presented in such a scientific way.
I love that the Eiffel Tower is presented in such a scientific way.
April 7, 2022
This is a great book for children to learn about a famous monument and get them interested in science. Having studied the Eiffel Tower for my architecture courses, I thought I’d know everything in this book but I was pleasantly surprised at all the new things I learned. The illustrations were also very lovely. I liked how a few French words were included here and there (with a glossary at the end) and also the timeline of Gustave Eiffel’s life.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book!
Many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book!
July 15, 2022
What a fantastic and true story! As a lover of Paris and the Eiffel Tower it was such an interesting history refresh and I had no clue how brilliant Gustave Eiffel himself was - as an engineer myself he is so so so inspiring.
The story was easy to read and I think would be fun, educational and inspiring for young kids and adults alike, and the illustrations were fantastic!
My little one is too young to understand the story yet but I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy to have forever.
The story was easy to read and I think would be fun, educational and inspiring for young kids and adults alike, and the illustrations were fantastic!
My little one is too young to understand the story yet but I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy to have forever.
August 9, 2022
Author Emma Bland weaves a fascinating � AND TRUE � story about the Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower, which was built for the 1889 World’s Fair, was scheduled to be demolished 20 years later. Demolished? How could that be? Readers will love learning how engineer Gustave Eiffel worked to make the tower so useful it could not be torn down. Illustrations by Lia Visirin add layers to the story. Problem-solvers of all ages will love reading abut Eiffel’s ingenuity.
September 14, 2022
I've read a lot of historical nonfiction picture books, and this one is among my very favorites. The pictures are beautiful (I love love love the clothes) and the story is well told and interesting - I didn't know much about the history of the Eiffel Tower before, but this book brought it to life with a series of interesting events.
Note that this is very much a historical narrative rather than a storybook - it doesn't quite have a traditional plot arc or a lot of emotional involvement. But for what it is, it's very well done.
I received a free review copy from NetGalley.
Note that this is very much a historical narrative rather than a storybook - it doesn't quite have a traditional plot arc or a lot of emotional involvement. But for what it is, it's very well done.
I received a free review copy from NetGalley.
October 26, 2022
A delightful read-aloud packed with fascinating historical facts about the Eiffel Tower. The author is a genius at researching lesser-known history and making it relevant, riveting, and witty. Kids and their grown-ups will both learn so much--about Monsieur Eiffel, engineer and science enthusiast; popular opinions of 19th century; world's fairs and world's tallest structures and rapidly developing turn-of-the-century technologies. The list goes on. And they'll get to do it all in a fancy French accent. Ooh la la! Recommend highly!
February 13, 2022
I didn’t know the story behind the Eiffel Tower and it was so interesting!
I’ve always assumed the Eiffel Tower was built as a symbol with plans to stay but to see that the usefulness of the tower was proven after the fact was surprising to me.
This is a wonderful story about history for children and I highly recommend for any child’s shelf.
Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve always assumed the Eiffel Tower was built as a symbol with plans to stay but to see that the usefulness of the tower was proven after the fact was surprising to me.
This is a wonderful story about history for children and I highly recommend for any child’s shelf.
Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 6, 2022
This book is fantastic on so many levels! It's not often you find a picture book that so compellingly combines science and engineering, history, and personal experiences and emotions - How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower does all of this and more! The illustrations are beautiful, fun, and fascinating. I feel like this book would be terrific to use in classrooms, paired with projects that require some persistence and creativity. Don't miss it!
August 6, 2022
Of course I know about the iconic Eiffel Tower. People worldwide recognize it. But until reading this delightful picture book, I didn't realize how many people hated it initially and how the tower was nearly taken down after the 1889 World's Fair. I also didn't realize how much Gustave Eiffel contributed to science. A picture book that will fascinate readers of all ages and will tie in well with STEM lessons.
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