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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154841303321

Autore

Loh-Hagan Virginia

Titolo

Bridges / / by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor : , : Cherry Lake Publishing, , [2017]

ISBN

1-63472-228-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations

Collana

21st century junior library. Extraordinary engineering

Disciplina

624.2

Soggetti

Bridges

Bridges - Design and construction

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What are bridges? -- How are short and long bridges supported? -- How do arch bridges work? -- How do bridges hang in the air? -- Try this!

Sommario/riassunto

"The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Bridges examines the engineering concepts that make these critical structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience"--