{"product_id":"a-grand-idea-how-william-j-wilgus-created-grand-central-terminal-006306474x","title":"A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 006306474X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoyt, Megan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51608305140000,"sku":"NEW006306474X","price":12.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/91yjGnQ-CFL.jpg?v=1778701553","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/a-grand-idea-how-william-j-wilgus-created-grand-central-terminal-006306474x","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}