A Chicago engineer and bridge builder named Joseph Strauss believed the answer was “yes.” Strauss proposed a bridge that would use two different kinds of support—cantilevers and suspension cables. City officials considered his design.
Literacy focus: vocabulary, capital letters for proper names, root words, plurals, drawing conclusions, indentifying facts and opinions. Math in science focus: looks at the math and physical science used in building this famous bridge.
Guess how many vehicles drive across the Golden Gate Bridge each year?
Overview of the planning, engineering and construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world.
What Nature rent asunder long ago, man has joined today." The Golden Gate Bridge: The History of San Francisco's Most Famous Bridge chronicles the story of how one of America's most famous bridges was built.
What Nature rent asunder long ago, man has joined today." The Golden Gate Bridge: The History of San Francisco's Most Famous Bridge chronicles the story of how one of America's most famous bridges was built.
Just how long is the Golden Gate Bridge? And how did workers build this orange structure? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection.
An introduction to the history and building of one of the world's longest bridges.
Describes the history, construction, architecture, and significance of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
Discusses the history, design, and significance of this architectural wonder.
Describes the Golden Gate Bridge that connects Marin County to the city of San Francisco, including information about its history, design, and construction.
Just how long is the Golden Gate Bridge? And how did workers build this orange structure? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection.
The Golden Gate Bridge is an important structure in San Francisco, California.