Bridges! Amazing Structures

by Elizabeth J. Rieth and Carol A. Johmann

Book Overview

Describes different kinds of bridges, their history, design, construction, and effects on populations, environmental dilemmas, safety, and more. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885593309
• ISBN13: 9781885593306
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Worthy Kids
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great intro into Bridge Constructions

This book is great- Good explanations on the building and design of bridges. I am using it in a homeschool co-op for activities for our group of kids. I saw it when I want to purchase The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects by Mario Salvadori which is an awsome book but not for a 1st grader. This book is well thought out and fun. I hope to pick up some of the other books in the series.

Practical physics fun

Superior instructions for children of all ages. Specific building instructions for all types of bridges and many challenges.

Wonderful writing and alot of fun!

This is a great book for kids. It very clearly, but very simply shows kids how bridges works. It also walks them through creating bridges in their homes to showcase how these concepts work. Oh, and there is even a recipe for how to make cement!This is a must buy if you or your kids are even slightly interested in bridges!

Don't wait 'til it's too late!

Was THIS book a relief to parents when it came out! One of the few real "How to" learning books about bridges. It explains how & why different types of bridges don't fall down (which is why kids learn about em in the first place) & offers fun instructions on each major kind: arches, beams, trusses, cantilevers, and suspension bridges, you know the deal. Of course, "Bridges: Amazing Structure..."also shows why some bridges fail, like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (you've seen this one go on disaster TV shows). Don't wait until your kid says, "Mom, I have to build a bridge by tomorrow." Do it now & put it into storage if necessary.

Bridges: Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test

Fantastic Book! Educational & Lots of Fun! My son built one of the bridges out of household items and "plays" with it constantly. It is obvious that a lot of time, research and thought went into this book. Keeps children of all ages interested.