
Building on a Dream: The Golden Gate Bridge
Learn about the Design and History of a Beautiful Marvel of Modern Engineering
Kayleen Reusser(Author)
Curious Fox Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
979-8-89094-194-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures in the world and an engineering marvel. The book chronicles the building of the iconic bridge including how bridge builder, Joseph Strauss, found solutions for addressing the harsh environmental conditions to ensure the safety of travelers and shipping vessels. Factors such as water depth, height, span, bedrock stability, high winds, and the risk of earthquakes all had to be carefully considered. Featured in the book are archival photographs, chronology of events listing, additional reading and website recommendations, chapter notes, glossary, and index.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89094-194-7 (9798890941947)
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Kayleen Reusser
Building on a Dream: Golden Gate Bridge
Learn About the Design and History of a Beautiful Marvel of Modern Engineering
E-Book
approx. 08/2027
Curious Fox Books
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