Bridges
Published on 6. February 2025
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-83627-011-9 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating journey into the world of bridges, this large-format book is perfect for any budding young architect. From striking modern marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Millau Viaduct to historic stone arches like the Ponte Vecchio, discover how these ingenious structures shorten journeys, save us time and effort and offer breathtaking views.
As well as learning about bridges spanning deep valleys, raging rivers, bustling roads and vast seas, this book explores the evolution of bridge-building, from the first fallen tree across a river to today's engineering wonders.
As well as learning about bridges spanning deep valleys, raging rivers, bustling roads and vast seas, this book explores the evolution of bridge-building, from the first fallen tree across a river to today's engineering wonders.
Reviews / Votes
Annotated sketches complement picturesque drawings, providing key details with imaginative depictions . . . The tales in this book are a great reminder of the effort and dedication taken to simplify our journeys. * How It Works * This book explores how Bridges connect us all . . . with each turn of the page discover the clever engineering behind the world's most famous bridges and how they inspire new ways of building connections. So, get ready to see bridges in a whole new light. * The Reader Teacher * Vignettes with the look of woodcuts, demonstrating how enticing and illuminating non-fiction artwork can be even in a limited range of colours. * Nicolette Jones * A perfect book for budding architects and engineers, this would also make a great teaching tool for a design and technology lesson, or a science activity based on materials and their relative tensile strengths. This book is a stunningly illustrated compendium of notable bridges, their purpose and the craft behind creating them which would be great for topic support or leisure browsing. * Books For Keeps * A fascinating, fact-filled exploration of bridges through the ages, sure to inspire budding engineers and architects. * Creative Steps Magazine * This book is a treasure trove for budding engineers and architects. * Shelf Editions *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 311 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
688 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83627-011-9 (9781836270119)
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Persons
Magda Gargulakova graduated in Art History from Masaryk University, Brno, in the Czech Republic. In 2011, she co-founded the OFF/FORMAT gallery in Brno, which showcases contemporary progressive art by young artists. As a curator, she handles operational, organisational, and promotional tasks, but her passion for books has always been strong. Gargulakova has edited and published various art publications, including catalogues, specialist books, fiction and children's books popularising art history. Since 2019, she has been an editor of children's literature at B4U Publishing, using insights from her two young daughters for quality control.
Jakub Bachorik resides in Bratislava-Devin, Slovakia, where he engages in a wide range of artistic activities, including sculpture, painting, graphics, scenography and interior design. He has participated in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally.
Jakub Bachorik resides in Bratislava-Devin, Slovakia, where he engages in a wide range of artistic activities, including sculpture, painting, graphics, scenography and interior design. He has participated in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally.