| The Brooklyn Bridge: The Story of the World's Most Famous Bridge and the Remarkable Family That Built It Contributor(s): Mann, Elizabeth (Author), Witschonke, Alan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1931414165 ISBN-13: 9781931414166 Publisher: Mikaya Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: The Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect subject for a picture book. This is the story of how it was built. This book is a classic tale of struggle and triumph, told in a manner that will thrill, fascinate, and inspire--all the more so because every word is true. 36 illustrations, prints, photos. 2 gatefolds. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 96014752 |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Series: Wonders of the World (Mikaya Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 9.92" W x 10.02" (0.56 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 19534 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A classic in children's non-fiction -- now in paper. John Roebling had a dream. He would build the world's longest bridge and he would build it in a new way. But his way was too new. It took 15 years to convince people it would work. And then, just as construction was to begin, John Roebling was killed in a freak accident. That should have been the end of the story of The Brooklyn Bridge. Instead, it was the beginning. For John wasn't the only Roebling who could dream. The Brooklyn Bridge is about a legendary feat of engineering and an extraordinary family. Through rare, historical photographs, informative diagrams, and powerful illustrations, we learn exactly how this magnificent bridge was designed and constructed. From the Roeblings, we learn of loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and commitment. The Brooklyn Bridge is the story of a bridge across a great river and a bridge across generations, a bridge of stone and steel and one of the human spirit. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." |
Contributor Bio(s): Mann, Elizabeth: - by Elizabeth Mann and illustrated by Alan Witschonke |