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Author | : George Sullivan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Civil engineering |
ISBN | : 9781415633847 |
Describes the construction of America's most famous structures such as the Erie Canal, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, the Hoover Dam, and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as the interstate highways.
Author | : Rebecca Pettiford |
Publisher | : Pogo |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2016-03-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781620314173 |
In Bridges, early fluent readers will explore different kinds of bridge structures while learning about the science behing the engineering. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world aro
Author | : David McCullough |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 654 |
Release | : 2001-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0743217373 |
First published in 1972, The Great Bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, this book helped cement David McCullough's reputation as America's preeminent social historian. Now, The Great Bridge is reissued as a Simon & Schuster Classic Edition with a new introduction by the author. This monumental book brings back for American readers the heroic vision of the America we once had. It is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation's history during the Age of Optimism -- a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all great things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the project was first undertaken, the concept of building a great bridge to span the East River between the great cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the pyramids. Throughout the fourteen years of its construction, the odds against the successful completion of the bridge seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle: it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or obstructing the great enterprise. Amid the flood of praise for the book when it was originally published, Newsday said succinctly "This is the definitive book on the event. Do not wait for a better try: there won't be any."
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.
Author | : Sally Spray |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1543513468 |
Examines the physics and engineering involved in famous bridges.
Author | : Michael Hurley |
Publisher | : Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2011-07 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 141094249X |
Profiles ten of the world's most distinctive bridges.
Author | : Chris Peacock |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2011-04-26 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1849893861 |
This quick-read guide introduces the reader to ten of the most amazing bridges in the world. Including photographs of every bridge and a brief description of the history of the structure, this ebook has been specially formatted for today's e-readers.
Author | : Edmond F. Farrington |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 1881 |
Genre | : Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.) |
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Author | : Cheryl Keely |
Publisher | : Sleeping Bear Press |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2017-02-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1634724054 |
Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.
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Release | : 1994 |
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