Built to Lift

Built to Lift

James Smith

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781300061960
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Have you ever stepped into an elevator and wondered what’s really going on behind those shiny doors? Who’s pulling the ropes? What happens if the cable snaps? Why do your ears pop? And what’s that little trapdoor on top, anyway?This fun and fascinating book takes curious kids on an exciting ride through the science, engineering, and everyday magic of elevators. From the secret safety systems that keep us protected to the way elevators help cities grow taller instead of wider, every chapter opens up a new door of discovery. You’ll explore glass elevators that zoom up the sides of skyscrapers, sideways elevators that feel more like trains, and machines strong enough to lift entire hospitals. There are also real-life elevator jobs, high-flying facts, and stories about some of the fastest, weirdest, and highest elevators in the world.Packed with surprising answers to the questions kids really ask, this book is perfect for readers who love to take things apart in their minds and see how the world works. Whether you’ve been stuck between floors or just love pressing buttons, you’ll never look at an elevator the same way again. Buckle up-it’s time to go up, down, and everywhere in between.

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