{"product_id":"howd-they-make-that-incredible-stadiums-book-1-9781797218656","title":"How'd They Make That?! Incredible Stadiums: Book 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eA colossal compendium that explores the most stellar stadiums from around the world!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom ancient Rome's Colosseum to a floating soccer field in Singapore to the Astrodome in Houston (nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World), stadiums are an eyeful and so much more! But where do these iconic structures come from? They certainly don't just happen overnight. Who decides what they look like? And just how do they get built? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this oversized book packed with fun facts and vibrant illustrations, readers will learn how we went from gathering near caves for wrestling matches to watching sports and concerts with thousands of other fans in enormous amphitheaters. And find out fascinating secrets like: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many pounds of popcorn are consumed during a baseball game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow arenas prepare for a \"super flush\" (when all the toilets flush at once)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to find the largest scoreboard in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow sports are broadcast live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat stadium staff need to do to help fans have amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eOpen the walls, raise the roof, explore usually-off-limits hallways, and peer back in time to uncover all there is to know about stadiums--and exactly how they get made! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFACT-PACKED NONFICTION: The first book in the How'd They Make That?! series, \u003ci\u003eIncredible Stadiums\u003c\/i\u003e is brimming with details and fun facts on every page. Curious kids will pore over it for hours! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKID-FRIENDLY TOPIC: Sports and music fans who have visited, or want to visit, landmark stadiums will love the impressive records, little-known facts, and interesting histories of stadiums around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGREAT GIFT: With fun, colorful illustrations and lively text, this is the perfect gift for young readers interested in sports, concerts, architecture, engineering, and history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung readers who love fact-packed books and are interested in how things are built\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrarians and educators looking for entertaining and deeply researched picture book nonfiction to add to their classrooms and libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book that a child can learn from and read again and again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Justin Eisinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797218656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026 pg. 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin Eisinger \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author with a keen interest in how the world works, what makes it tick, and how it got to be the way it is. He has adapted television and film to comic books, and he has coauthored two graphic memoirs with George Takei--the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThey Called Us Enemy, \u003c\/i\u003e winner of an Eisner Award and an American Book Award, and the even more personal \u003ci\u003eIt Rhymes with Takei.\u003c\/i\u003e After years in San Diego, Justin now lives in Ohio with his wife and two dogs, and in his spare time, he publishes North America's only inline skating magazine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCryssy Cheung\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning art director, illustrator, and designer. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Clios, and Promax and has been featured in film and TV campaigns for Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and more! After almost two decades in New York City, Cryssy has been living a nomadic lifestyle, exploring new perspectives, getting inspired, and continuously learning.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Justin Eisinger \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":49001591177373,"sku":"9781797218656","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b7d7898a-ea72-4591-886f-a956d3f200a0.jpg?v=1791981225","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/howd-they-make-that-incredible-stadiums-book-1-9781797218656","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}