Golden Gate Bridge
New York : Weigl Publishers, [2010]
Format: Book
Description: 32 pages : illustrations (cheifly color), color maps ; 27 cm.
Presents information about the Golden Gate Bridge that connects Marin County to the city of San Francisco, including information about the history of its design and construction, the science behind the building, and its environmental impact.
Series: Structural wonders.
Contents:
What is the Golden Gate Bridge? -- Building history -- Big ideas -- Profile -- The science behind the building -- Science and technology -- Computer-aided design -- Measuring the Golden Gate Bridge -- Environmental viewpoint -- Construction careers -- Notable structures -- Suspension bridges around the world -- Quiz -- Build a suspension bridge -- Further research -- Glossary -- Index.
ISBN:
9781605961361
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C ARCHITEC Wea | Ballentine Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |