{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-chocolate-bridge","title":"How To Build A Chocolate Bridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn interactive, hands-on exploration of science and the world around us, in a fantastically fun book for children aged 7+. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you make a skyscraper out of pasta? How about a rocket from meringue? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an engineer and a BIG fan of chocolate, Roma herself has often wondered whether a bridge could be made out of chocolate. This might sound impossible (and delicious), but you don't know until you try... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith seven interactive building projects, kids will find out what is possible, while learning about the science behind awe-inspiring inventions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey will also get to meet some of the world's most innovative scientists, who dare to experiment with wacky materials to create something great. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by bestselling author and award-winning engineer Roma Agrawal, this book encourages kids to put some unexpected materials to the test. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the perfect way to get kids excited about science—whilst having a WHOLE lot of fun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy \u003cspan\u003eRoma Agrawal \u0026amp; Illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: \u003cspan\u003e9781510232037\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublished: Apr. 14, 2026 by Laurence King Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePages: 48, Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e11.8 x 9.2 x 0.5 in (29.8 x 23.2 x 1.3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: \u003cspan\u003e1.11 lb (0.5 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"celwidget\" id=\"editorialReviews_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"[\u003cstrong\u003eRoma Agrawal\u003c\/strong\u003e is] an engineer and broadcaster who believes that all the human-made things around us have stories to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI spent fourteen years in the heart of the construction industry, most notably working on the design of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shard\u003c\/strong\u003e, Western Europe's tallest tower. While I loved the challenge of steel and concrete, I realized that sharing the secrets of the humans behind the innovations, their origin stories and impact on society was even more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, I am a full-time author, broadcaster, and speaker. I've written two adult non-fiction books, and three for children. \u003cem\u003eBUILT \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eNUTS \u0026amp; BOLTS\u003c\/em\u003e won or were shortlisted for major international awards, and my children's books, most recently \u003cem\u003eHOW TO BUILD A CHOCOLATE BRIDGE\u003c\/em\u003e, includes hands on experiments which help bridge the gap between complex engineering and our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a woman of color in a male-dominated field, I’ve learned that perspective is a powerful tool. Who else would write about engineering as a colonial tool for control, or the intricate workings of a breast-pump? 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