Reaching Across the Sky

Written by Christy Hale

Discover the wonders of bridges and their role in connecting the world.

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48 pages· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the marvels of over 100 bridges worldwide, showcasing human ingenuity and engineering prowess. This captivating journey reveals how these structures overcome natural barriers, unite distant places, and facilitate global connections. Dive into the science behind their construction, the diverse styles and materials used, and even nature's own bridge-like formations. Perfect for young minds eager to understand the architectural wonders that link our world, this book is a gateway to the fascinating world of bridges and their vital role in our lives.

From the publisher

Celebrate more than 100 bridges from around the world in this informative picture book that highlights human innovation, the science of engineering, and global community. Bridges accomplish many things–they span obstacles (rivers and canyons); they join places (cities and states and even countries); and they carry cars, trucks, and trains to deliver essential goods (food and clothing). Above all, bridges are feats of human innovation that bring people together. This essential STEAM offering celebrates these spectacular wonders of architecture and engineering, including examples found in nature, different styles and materials used in their construction, and the science behind how they work. It’s a one-stop information panoply for young readers on all there is to know about these magnificent structures that unite people throughout the world.

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