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A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal,New
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Written by awardwinning 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 galleryall 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 electricpowered 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 STEMoriented picture book biography, with whimsical illustrations by Dave Szalay.
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