{"product_id":"strange-but-true-history-for-kids-engineering-stories-gone-wrong","title":"Strange But True History for Kids: Engineering Stories Gone Wrong","description":"\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"27278db\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27278db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do a giant molasses flood, a bouncing bridge, and a leaning tower have in common?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are all real engineering stories from history — and almost too strange to believe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated collection, young readers will discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe day thick molasses rushed through the streets of Boston,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe famous bridge that twisted and collapsed in the wind,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the leaning tower that engineers fought to save for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in a warm, engaging style for children ages 9–12, these true stories bring history, science, engineering, and problem-solving to life through vivid storytelling and fascinating historical details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAlong the way, readers will discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurprising engineering mistakes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarning signs people ignored,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreative rescue efforts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the lessons engineers learned afterward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurious readers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehomeschool families,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassroom enrichment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand children who love strange-but-true history, STEM, inventions, and unforgettable real events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilled with atmospheric illustrations and incredible true stories, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEngineering Stories Gone Wrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e shows that sometimes the strangest events in history are completely true.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Hidden Shelf Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701618016315,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/4183\/0971\/files\/HistoryEngineeringFRONTCOVER.jpg?v=1782326346","url":"https:\/\/hiddenshelf.shop\/products\/strange-but-true-history-for-kids-engineering-stories-gone-wrong","provider":"The Hidden Shelf Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}