bridges

A tiny footbridge in Peru breaks, and five people hurtle to their deaths. For Brother Juniper, a humble monk who witnesses the catastrophe, the question is: Why those five?.

With numerous photographs explores bridges made of natural substances;stone and wood; newer construction using iron, steel and concrete; as well as suspension and cable-stayed bridges.

Describes the history of bridges, famous and unusual bridges, and bridge design and construction.

An illustrated history of American bridge design focusing on the engineering and construction of four basic structural types including beam, arch, truss, and suspension; and includes CD-ROM.

Contains full-page black-and-white photographs of bridges from around the world, arranged chronologically from the Pont du Gard in Nimes, France, built in 18 B.C., to the Tatara Bridge in Onomichi-Imabari, Japan, slated for completion in 1999; each accompanied by an essay discussing the history of the structure.

Traces the history of bridges in America, focusing on the people and technology involved in the construction of wooden, iron, suspension, cantilever, and modern-day bridges.

Contains facts, science experiments, poems, stories, legends, songs, and art and craft ideas related to the construction and use of bridges.

Text and illustrations describe bridges and buildings of historic interest.

Describes various types of bridges and how they are built and maintained.

Discusses different kinds of bridges, from train bridges to fortified castle bridges, and provides an example of each.