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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Formats
Description
Evaluates the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge as the greatest engineering triumph of its time, citing the pivotal contributions of chief engineer Washington Roebling and the technical problems and political corruption that challenged the project.
2) Bridges
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Bridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed to blend in, while others stand out. But each one tells a story: a reminder of our history, a testament to ingenuity and engineering, an invitation to imagine the possibilities of the future. Literally and symbolically, bridges connect us-to new places, new cultures, and new people. With poetic text and sweeping illustrations, Marc Majewski delivers a unique, accessible...
4) Bridges
Author
Series
Publisher
SandCastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
c2018
Language
English
Description
Readers will have a blast learning about Bridges. From truss bridges to suspension bridges, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and care for them. --Amazon
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest bridges, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of bridges using...
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