bridges

Depicts the history of the building and social impact of what was, at the time, the biggest bridge in the world.

Presents a ten-day mathematics project for fifth to eighth graders in which students team up as "construction companies" and build toothpick bridges that can withstand weight. Includes teaching suggestions and reproducible forms.

Provides simple and safe experiments to perform for young scientists.

Uses large, bright, colored pictures and simple text to provide information on different types of bridges.

Summary: Celebrates the romance and lore of these rural landmarks. Explains the origin of covered bridges in America.

Contains an introduction to the concept of measuring length, weight, and volume, by providing an overview of the most well-known bridges from around the world.

Contains six true stories of amazing journeys, including accounts of the Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska, a Hmong family's quest for freedom, the travels and discoveries of famous explorers, the work of a paramedic, the voyage of the Endurance, and bridge building.