Status
Available
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Publication
Scholastic Inc.
Pages
32
Description
Discusses different kinds of bridges, from train bridges to fortified castle bridges, and provides an example of each.
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Language
Physical description
32 p.; 10.8 x 8.4 inches
ISBN
0439133963 / 9780439133968
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LibraryThing member kerrik
This book describes many different bridges all over the world. It has a simple description, and then states where the bridge is at. There is a more in depth description at the bottom of the page.
I loved all of the pictures of the different bridges. It was neat how I could just read the short
I could have the students pick their favorite bridge in the book and work with a partner to build one on a smaller scale. I could also have them research how the bridge they picked was built and what it was built with.
I loved all of the pictures of the different bridges. It was neat how I could just read the short
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description for younger students and the whole page to older ones. I could have the students pick their favorite bridge in the book and work with a partner to build one on a smaller scale. I could also have them research how the bridge they picked was built and what it was built with.
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LibraryThing member berethalindsey
The book is good if the students have an assignment about bridges because the book has illustations of different bridges, the location, and function of the bridges.
If a child ask about a brige, this book is easy to read and to understand.It make a good reference book on bridges.
I try not to get
In the classroom, I can assign each student a bridge to research to further their knowledge of bridges
In the classroom, a teacher can assign the class to bulid a bridge out of different type of materials other than wood. it can be a fun contest to see which bridge will hold up longer.
If a child ask about a brige, this book is easy to read and to understand.It make a good reference book on bridges.
I try not to get
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scared on bridges since a bridge collasped I never looked and thought of them the same again. In the classroom, I can assign each student a bridge to research to further their knowledge of bridges
In the classroom, a teacher can assign the class to bulid a bridge out of different type of materials other than wood. it can be a fun contest to see which bridge will hold up longer.
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LibraryThing member rpazmino-calligan
While this book is not chock full of text, it does give a glimpse of many different bridges all over the world. Each bridge is described by what or who crosses it and there is a date of when it was built. The illustrations are beautiful, made out of paper. I think this would be a great
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accompaniment to a science or social studies lesson. Show Less
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
Everyone knows bridges are to cross -- to get to the other side. But did you know that some bridges carry llamas loaded with firewood, some let people dance over lazy rivers, some were forts for defending castles, and some were crossed by emperors and popes? From a simple log to woven webs of
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steel, bridges reflect our values, our lifestyles. Show Less
Subjects
Call number
SCI T.310 J