Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Across the Golden Gate -- Designing a landmark -- Building the Golden Gate Bridge -- The Golden Gate Bridge today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The Golden Gate Bridge, spanning San Francisco Bay in California, has become an iconic symbol of the city of San Francisco. Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge discusses its designer, Joseph Strauss, examines how workers constructed the mammoth bridge, and explores the structure's lasting impact. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
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OverDrive, Inc.
Stock Number
E2D13B58-7C57-4F9E-958B-2E822FEDE075
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Title
Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge
International Standard Book Number
9781532111662
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Golden Gate Bridge
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Strauss, Joseph B., (Joseph Baermann),1870-1938
Strauss, Joseph B., (Joseph Baermann),1870-1938.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Suspension bridges-- California-- San Francisco-- History, Juvenile literature.
Buildings.
Suspension bridges.
Civil engineering.
Structural engineering.
Buildings.
Buildings.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / General
Suspension bridges.
Suspension bridges.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.), History, Juvenile literature.
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.), Juvenile literature.
San Francisco (Calif.), Buildings, structures, etc., Juvenile literature.