“A stunning celebration of ships like the S.S. United States.” —New York Times, Editors' Choice

“Macaulay details the design and construction of the vessel in his precise and often playful architectural drawings, luring in readers who might not otherwise be interested in physics and engineering.” —New York Times Book Review

“Macaulay's succinct, explanatory text propels the narrative, drawing readers into his meticulous, captioned artwork . . . Not to be missed.” —Booklist, starred review

“Macaulay’s beautifully detailed illustrations illuminate the blended text, and are so engaging that they will draw in readers otherwise reluctant about the content of the book itself . . . Perfect for collections in need of STEAM texts; a must-buy for any and all collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Stunning . . . This title has potential to draw audiences from budding engineers to history buffs to fans of the golden age of glamorous sea travel, and they’ll all find new understanding of this high-profile episode in transportation history.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

“Beyond the impressive scholarship and impeccable draftsmanship, Macaulay rounds out the reading experience with moments of humor, pleasingly atmospheric spreads, and a humanistic view of applied science.” —Horn Book, starred review

“A stunning book befitting its magnificent subject, Crossing on Time is a blue-ribbon read.” —Shelf Awareness

“Personal notes give this stirring tribute to speed, power, and technological prowess an unusually intimate air.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Macaulay continues to amaze with his architect-trained eye for detail and ability to make the complex understandable . . . A multilayered reading experience.” —Publishers Weekly


Praise for David Macaulay:

"There is a sense of wonder in David Macaulay's work. It's fresh and genuine." —The Washington Post

"Macaulay's elegant drawings, wry humor, and clear descriptions of the simplest and most complex structures and machines are . . . entertaining experiences for both children and adults." —MacArthur Fellows citation, 2006