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An introduction to American symbols, focusing on the Golden Gate Bridge and its history.

Una introducci?n a los s?mbolos americanos, centr?ndose en el puente Golden Gate y su historia.

Tells the story of the building of the Golden Gate Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge at the time of its construction, and looks at the trials and tribulations of inexperienced engineer Joseph B. Strauss who designed the bridge and oversaw its completion.

People from all over the world come to explore Niagara: among them the daredevils determined to tumble down or walk across the falls on tightrope. Learn about the hare-brained stunts and how the falls were formed and how--one day--they will disappear.

"Examining the building process from the ground up, this . . . title covers the history and construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, one of California's most well-known landmarks"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations explore the Golden Gate Bridge and discuss its historical significance.

Explores the building of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Golden Gate Bridge is an awesome bridge. It is one of the most iconic bridges in the world! In Building the Golden Gate Bridge, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built.

The Golden Gate Bridge traces the incredible story of the landmark, starting with the idea for the huge suspension bridge and ending with the unveiling of the massive structure.

When the architects of the Golden Gate Bridge gathered to pick a color for the bridge, they thought it should probably be a sensible gray. However, one man began a grassroots movement to make it orange, the only orange bridge in the world. Includes a fold-out poster.