Who Built That? Bridges: An Introduction to Ten Great Bridges and Their Designers

by Yolanda Stern Broad and Didier Cornille

Book Overview

In this latest addition to his popular Who Built That? series, Didier Cornille presents ten of the most important bridges in the world, from the Brooklyn to the Golden Gate; from the first in cast iron to the longest in concrete; from small footbridges to the tallest in the world. Cornille introduces each engineer or architect and the main concepts of their work through charming step-by-step drawings and accessible text. Who Built That? Bridges is a fun primer for children of all ages interested in learning about these incredible structures and the engineering and design concepts behind each one.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616895160
• ISBN13: 9781616895167
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 12.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7