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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...
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"Without covered bridges to span the rivers and provide access to vast swaths of the interior that had previously been difficult to access--America never would have developed the way she did. In America's Covered Bridges, authors Terry E. Miller and Ronald G. Knapp tell the fascinating story of these bridges, how they were built, the technological breakthroughs required to construct them, and above all the dedication and skill of their builders. Each...
43) We all fall down
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"Theo's always been impulsive. But telling Paige how he feels? He's obsessed over that decision. And it's time. Tonight. At the party on the riverbank, under the old walking bridge, site of so many tales of love and death. Paige has had a crush on Theo since they first met, but she knows her feelings are one-sided. She's trying to move on, to flirt. A party at the river is just what she needs. Except a fight breaks out, and when Paige tries to intervene--Theo's...
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"Getting from one place to another sounds easy if you are on a straight piece of land, but what if you have to get over - or under - a body of water or a deep gorge? Build a bridge! Bridges are the great connectors. They allow us to travel the twists and turns, highs and lows, ins and out of every geographic feature in our world. Bridges! With 25 Science Projects for Kids introduces readers ages 7 to 10 to the concepts and vocabulary of bridge construction...
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"Building the Brooklyn Bridge was no simple feat. Despite a brilliant plan from a father-son team of engineers, the process was a dangerous and grueling one. Construction workers developed a mysterious illness (now known as the bends), several died, and the project had devastating effects on the engineers' lives. Still, after fourteen years, the Brooklyn Bridge was finished and became the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time and is still...
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Kitten Construction Company volume 2
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"Marmalade and her crew of construction kittens are in high demand! Their latest assignment (and bigest job yet) is to build the new Mewburg bridge. But with the bridge comes the one thing that cats hate most of all--water! As the team struggles to face their fears and do their jobs, they are forced to get help from some unlikely allies...slobbery, car-chasing dogs."--Page [2] of cover.
48) Amazing bridges
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"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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"Did you know there are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States? If not properly taken care of these structures can collapse from too much pressure or from a natural disaster. Thirteen people died and more than 100 people were injured after the I-35W Bridge in Minnesota collapsed in 2007. In this book you'll examine bridge collapses and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them from happening in the future"--Back cover....
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"Kids will learn about different types of bridges with Engineer It! Bridge Projects. They will discover how bridges are built. Then, build their own suspension bridge, truss bridge, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Young crafters will be budding engineers in no time! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--Publisher's website....
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Did you know that roughly 40 million cars and trucks cross the Golden Gate Bridge each year? The Golden Gate Bridge is maintained daily by a team of painters and ironworkers. Discover more fascinating facts in Golden Gate Bridge, an American Icons book.
55) Bunny Man Bridge
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Presents information about the bridge where the Bunny Man urban legend was discovered.
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Get the Summary of David McCullough's The Great Bridge in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Great Bridge" by David McCullough chronicles the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, a monumental feat of engineering led by John Augustus Roebling and his son Washington. The book delves into the technical challenges, such as the innovative use of caissons and the dangers of caisson disease, as well as the political...
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Los puentes son obras esenciales en la infraestructura vial destinadas a salvar obstáculos naturales -ríos, valles, lagos, cañones o brazos de mar- y artificiales -vías férreas y carreteras- para así unir caminos de viajeros y hacer posible el transporte de animales y mercancías. Algunas de estas estructuras, son antiguas, y pueden presentar deterioros que afecten su operación. Por ello, es importante indagar y profundizar sobre su estado...
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