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.
ISBN: 9781681526010
PUBLISHER: Amicus Publishing
AUTHOR: Annie C. Holdren
READING LEVEL: GRADE 3
PAGES: 32
COPYRIGHT: 2023
SERIES: Sequence National Landmarks
LEXILE: 530
SUBJECTS: History; Technology and Manufacturing
