Epic Cities

Go cycling in Copenhagen; catch the metro in Seoul; punt the canals in Venice; grab a bite to eat with friends in Melbourne, plus much, much more! Sam Sedgman''s Epic Cities is a colourful, diverse and eye-opening tour of the world''s most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running. Readers will journey through 24 cities, each one known for a unique piece of infrastructure that ingeniously solves the challenges of urban living. Every destination has something to tell us about the clever, hidden ways in which our world works. A celebration of human ingenuity, the marvellous structures of beautiful cities, and a grand tour of the planet''s most fascinating cultures, Epic Cities is perfect for readers who enjoy travel, learning secret and surprising facts about the world, and how everything fits together.

Auteur

Sam Sedgman is a bestselling author and presenter. Before writing stories for children, he worked as a playwright, journalist, and digital producer, and founded a company making murder mystery treasure hunts for adventurous Londoners. Written with his friend, M. G. Leonard, The Highland Falcon Thief was Sam's first book for young readers. A lifelong fan of puzzles, games, and detective fiction, he grew up with a railway at the bottom of his garden and has been mad about trains ever since. He lives in London.

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A sweeping tour of the world's most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running.