20 Fun Facts About Famous Bridges

20 Fun Facts About Famous Bridges
Author: Caitie McAneney
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538246538

Bridges are more than just a way to get from place to place; they are amazing feats of engineering. From the longest bridges to the oldest bridges, sea bridges to landmark bridges, these engineering marvels have helped to shape our world. Brilliant photographs and graphic organizers, paired with exciting fun facts, will entertain and educate readers. Young engineers will learn about the science behind bridges, the obstacles of construction, and successes in bridge technology from ancient times until today.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Roads and Highways

20 Fun Facts About Famous Roads and Highways
Author: Kate Light
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538246651

Buckle up for brutal switchbacks, perilous plunges, stupendous speeds, and ludicrous lengths! This ride of a lifetime will transport readers down famous roads and highways all over the globe. They'll explore engineering marvels from the iconic Route 66 to record-breaking roads. They'll learn about the design behind the fastest, longest, and steepest roads, and marvel at the strangest roads ever built. Stunning photographs of these epic roads and highways will captivate and engage readers. Summarized in easily digestible fun facts, this accessible narrative also introduces readers to STEM-related curricula.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads

20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads
Author: Therese M. Shea
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538246619

Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible narrative.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Tunnels

20 Fun Facts About Famous Tunnels
Author: Kate Light
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538246732

Creepy catacombs, ancient aqueducts, unbelievable underwater roadways...get readers ready to explore some of the oldest, longest, deepest, and spookiest tunnels on Earth. Readers will learn engineering concepts while investigating mind-blowing tunnels around the globe. From the terrifying catacombs of Paris to futuristic underground highways, they'll be amazed at these marvelous tunnels. Gorgeous photographs bring this globetrotting journey into splendid focus, while snappy fun facts keep the text accessible. Fun and informative graphic organizers help readers understand important STEM concepts.

Bridges

Bridges
Author: David Blockley
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2012-04-26
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0199645728

Bridges are remarkable structures. Often vast, immense, and sometimes beautiful, they can be icons of cities. David Blockley explains how to read a bridge, how they stand up, and how engineers design them to be so strong. He examines the engineering problems posed by bridges, and considers their cultural, aesthetic, and historical importance.

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray
Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452165866

A “witty [and] compelling” true story for kids about San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge—and why it’s orange—by the New York Times–bestselling author! (Fast Company). In this delightfully original nonfiction book, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architectural monuments in the world: the Golden Gate Bridge—and all the arguments and debates about building it and what it should look like. Cut-paper illustrations by Tucker Nichols enliven the tale, and this revised edition also includes real-life letters from local constituents making the case for keeping the bridge orange. With sly humor and lots of fascinating historical facts, this is an accessible, enjoyable read for kids (or adults), transporting readers to the glorious Golden Gate no matter where they live. “Eggers’s featherlight humor provides laughs throughout.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review). “A love letter to infrastructure.” —The New York Times “A story compelling enough to keep adults interested as they read it (and re-read it and re-read it) each night at bedtime.” —Fast Company

Timber Bridges

Timber Bridges
Author: Michael A. Ritter
Publisher: Datamotion Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 916
Release: 1990
Genre: Wooden bridges
ISBN: 9781937299095

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of timber bridges.

Zoom in on Bridges

Zoom in on Bridges
Author: Hannah Isbell
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766088375

Young readers will make important text-to-world connections exploring engineering concepts through the familiar structures of bridges. Simple text and informative photos engage readers as they learn about the many different kinds of bridges, their unique structures and functions, their history, and their use in the modern world. Follow-up activities will challenge students to use the mathematical and technological principles of real engineers in their own classrooms.