Bridges (True Book: Engineering Wonders) (Library Edition) Library Edition Contributor(s): Marsico, Katie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531224791 ISBN-13: 9780531224793 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade OUR PRICE: $29.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made |
Dewey: 624.2 |
LCCN: 2015023727 |
Lexile Measure: 990 |
Series: A True Book: Engineering Wonders |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.4" W x 8.4" (0.50 lbs) 48 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 180802 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Bridges are a crucial part of trade and transportation. They allow vehicles and pedestrians alike to cross everything from rushing rivers to rocky ravines.Readers (Grades 3-5) will trace the history of bridges from their invention in ancient times to the construction of today's engineering wonders. They will learn why different bridge shapes are suited to different purposes, how engineers choose which materials to use in bridge construction, and much more. |