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Project X Origins Graphic Texts can help children to reach higher standards in comprehension. This non-fiction text told in graphic form looks at the lives of some of the worlds most important historical figures. What do the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the Brooklyn Bridge and the first motor car have in common? They were all designed by great engineers! Join Isambard Kingdom Brunel as he looks at some of the world's greatest feats of engineering. This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions.