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Epic Cities

Take a Tour of 24 Cities
By Sam Sedgman
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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! Epic Cities by Sam Sedgman is a colourful, diverse and eye-opening tour of the world's most impressive and complex... Read More
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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.

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

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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!

Epic Cities by Sam Sedgman 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. 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 young readers who enjoy travel, learning secret and surprising facts about the world, and how everything fits together.

Explore even more of the world with another title in this series, Epic Adventures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035012572

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Long
  • Illustrated by Daniel Long

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 616g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sam Sedgman

About the Author

Sam Sedgman is a novelist, playwright and award-winning digital producer. His work has been performed internationally and shortlisted for the Courtyard Theatre award. He is the author of The Highland Falcon Thief and Epic Adventures. He lives in London and is a lifelong train and mystery enthusiast. Daniel Long graduated from Norwich University of the Arts in 2014 and has been working as an illustrator in Norfolk since then. Daniel's work is heavily influenced by mid century design, architecture and fashion which can be easily seen in his use of colour palettes and choice of subject matter.

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