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John Roebling had a dream.
He would build the world's longest bridge and he would build it in a new way. But his way was too new. It took 15 years to convince people it would work. And then, just as construction was to begin, John Roebling was killed in a freak accident.
That should have been the end of the story of The Brooklyn Bridge. Instead, it was the beginning. For John wasn't the only Roebling who could dream.
The Brooklyn Bridge is about a legendary feat of engineering and an extraordinary family. Through rare, historical photographs, informative diagrams, and powerful illustrations, we learn exactly how this magnificent bridge was designed and constructed. From the Roeblings, we learn of loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and commitment.
The Brooklyn Bridge is the story of a bridge across a great river and a bridge across generations, a bridge of stone and steel and one of the human spirit.
Wonders of the World series
The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.
"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
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(reviewed with The Great Pyramid) Mann conveys the stories as adventures without ever resorting to melodrama and explores the history and architecture of each structure in highly readable form...the stories are told in handsomely designed volumes with an enlivening combination of historical pictures, photographs and paintings.--Booklist
Best Books of the Year--Child Study Children's Book Committee
Effectively conveys the human drama of this great construction feat and provides lucid explanations of the technology...a welcome new tribute.--Horn Book
Informational Book of the Year--International Reading Association
The author retells the amazing story of the Roebling family and the tragedy they suffered while designing and constructing the Brooklyn Bridge... This is history every student will enjoy.--Long Beach Press-Telegram
100 Books to Read and Share Annual List--New York Public Library
Outstanding From a Learning Perspective A wonderful book about one of the best known works of modern engineering.... Amazing illustrations and interesting details help tell the story of each step of the bridge's construction. After reading this book, one will never view the Brooklyn Bridge in the same way again.--Parent Council
[starred review'] An informative mix of historical reproductions, striking illustrations and clearly presented texts.... The design, step-by-step construction, personalities involved, multiple setbacks, and ultimate completion of this New York City Landmark are all presented in a readable narrative, supported by diagrams and dramatic illustrations.--School Library Journal
The Scientific American Young Readers Book Award--Scientific American
Honor Book, The Jefferson Cup Award--Virginia Library Association
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Best Books of the Year--Child Study Children's Book Committee
Effectively conveys the human drama of this great construction feat and provides lucid explanations of the technology...a welcome new tribute.--Horn Book
Informational Book of the Year--International Reading Association
The author retells the amazing story of the Roebling family and the tragedy they suffered while designing and constructing the Brooklyn Bridge... This is history every student will enjoy.--Long Beach Press-Telegram
100 Books to Read and Share Annual List--New York Public Library
Outstanding From a Learning Perspective A wonderful book about one of the best known works of modern engineering.... Amazing illustrations and interesting details help tell the story of each step of the bridge's construction. After reading this book, one will never view the Brooklyn Bridge in the same way again.--Parent Council
[starred review'] An informative mix of historical reproductions, striking illustrations and clearly presented texts.... The design, step-by-step construction, personalities involved, multiple setbacks, and ultimate completion of this New York City Landmark are all presented in a readable narrative, supported by diagrams and dramatic illustrations.--School Library Journal
The Scientific American Young Readers Book Award--Scientific American
Honor Book, The Jefferson Cup Award--Virginia Library Association
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a winner of the 1997 Scientific American Young Readers Book Award. This annual prize recognizes outstanding achievements in the communication of scientific or technical topics to a youthful audience
The Brooklyn Bridge is a winner of the 1997 Scientific American Young Readers Book Award. This annual prize recognizes outstanding achievements in the communication of scientific or technical topics to a youthful audience
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- PublisherMikaya Pr
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0965049302
- ISBN 13 9780965049306
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- Number of pages46
- IllustratorWitschonke Alan
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