From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Golden Gate Bridge was engineered and built. Once the world's longest suspension bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was an engineering triumph of its time. Elementary readers will learn how engineers designed the bridge and what obstacles construction crews faced. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future engineers and architects and support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.

Author: Annie C. Holdren
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Amicus Learning
Published: 07/15/2022
Series: Sequence National Landmarks
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.29h x 5.83w x 0.16d
ISBN: 9781681526010
Audience: 07 - 10

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516188 / Building the Golden Gate Bridge