bridges

Discusses the history, design, and significance of this architectural wonder spanning California's Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco.

The lives of Sven and all the villagers are disrupted when the king demolishes their bridge in a fit of temper.

An illustrated chronicle of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge that provides historical context and also includes a further-reading list.

Describes four kinds of bridges, the methods and materials of their construction, and amazing or disastrous examples.

Examines bridge building through the years and tells how bridges have been made stronger and better.

Presents a chronological overview of the history of the bridge, providing information on the creation, design, engineering, construction, and social implications for over one hundred bridges throughout the world. Includes illustrations.

A history of San Francisco's famous structure from planning to the present, with a detailed description of its engineering innovations and a list of facts and statistics about what was once the longest suspension bridge in the world.

Illustrates how the five main types of bridges are designed and built and describes the materials and skills used in their construction.