A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal

Written by award-winning author Megan Hoyt, this thoughtful STEM picture book biography about the brilliant architect of Grand Central Terminal is a celebration of resilience in the face of adversity, creative problem solving, and, of course, trains! There was once a place in New York City that had a tennis club, movie theater, and art gallery--all in the same building! It also had a secret passageway, a huge library, and even a ski slope. This astounding building is Grand Central Terminal, and it was the work of one brilliant man: William J. Wilgus. When William, an experienced engineer, wanted to create a new electric-powered train system, he knew he needed to house this special fleet somewhere exceptional. His grand idea of a solution? An underground multilevel train station that would become an iconic New York landmark, and one that is still an integral part of the city over a century later. Acclaimed author Megan Hoyt pays homage to William J. Wilgus and his crowning achievement in this STEM-oriented picture book biography, with whimsical illustrations by Dave Szalay.

Product details

• Authors: Megan Hoyt, Hoyt Megan, Dave Szalay
• Assisted by: David Szalay (Illustration)
• Publisher: Quill Tree Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.12.2023
• EAN: 9780063064744
• ISBN: 978-0-06-306474-4
• No. of pages: 48
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; USA, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Music, 20th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Music, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 20th Century, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Places / United States, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / United States