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Bridges: Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test (Kaleidoscope Kids) [Paperback]

Carol A. Johmann , Elizabeth Rieth , Michael P. Kline
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October 1999 7 and up Kaleidoscope Kids
THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes different kinds of bridges, their history, design, construction, and effects on populations, environmental dilemmas, safety, and more.
--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6-An upbeat blend of science, history, and how-to instruction that will delight children and educators alike. Each chapter consists of numerous short articles combining historical and technical information on the design and construction of bridges with easy hands-on experiments. Contents range from analysis of the arch, beam, and suspension systems to the "care and feeding" of structures and reflections on bridges of the future. Interspersed throughout are simple projects involving building, measurement, or observation, such as testing the strength of varied paper shapes or constructing a Popsicle-stick truss bridge or-for literary types-writing bridge poems. The book concludes with a challenge for young minds to "think outside the box." Students wishing to access the projects quickly can consult the index under "activities." Sidebars such as "Learn the Lingo" and "How It Works" explain key terms and concepts. Others solicit problem-solving responses. Eye-catching photographs and cartoon illustrations in blue and orange tones abound; clear organization of text and unifying page borders create an attractive graphic package. The volume includes a list of notable bridges by state and country; those mentioned in the text are highlighted. This is a good resource for libraries and science centers and will be well thumbed by future generations of bridge builders.
Mary Ann Carcich, Suffolk County Community College Library, Riverhead, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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From the Kaleidoscope Kids series, this informative, large-format paperback takes an action-oriented approach to bridges. Children will learn about the structural design, construction, mechanics, and maintenance of bridges, and they will also read entertaining bits of bridge history, from the triumphant to the disastrous. Photographs provide views of famous bridges; cartoonlike drawings show kids engaged in projects such as making a drawbridge using a couple of empty cereal boxes or hanging a suspension bridge between two trees. An appendix lists famous American bridges, state by state; Canadian bridges, province by province; and international bridges, country by country. A lively introduction to the history and science of bridges. Carolyn Phelan

Product Details

  • Age Range: 7 and up
  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Williamson Pub (October 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1885593309
  • ISBN-13: 978-1885593306
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't wait 'til it's too late! October 4, 2000
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Format:Paperback
Was THIS book a relief to parents when it came out! One of the few real "How to" learning books about bridges. It explains how & why different types of bridges don't fall down (which is why kids learn about em in the first place) & offers fun instructions on each major kind: arches, beams, trusses, cantilevers, and suspension bridges, you know the deal. Of course, "Bridges: Amazing Structure..."also shows why some bridges fail, like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (you've seen this one go on disaster TV shows). Don't wait until your kid says, "Mom, I have to build a bridge by tomorrow." Do it now & put it into storage if necessary.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Bridges: Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test November 29, 1999
Format:Paperback
Fantastic Book! Educational & Lots of Fun! My son built one of the bridges out of household items and "plays" with it constantly. It is obvious that a lot of time, research and thought went into this book. Keeps children of all ages interested.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful writing and alot of fun! August 7, 2001
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This is a great book for kids. It very clearly, but very simply shows kids how bridges works. It also walks them through creating bridges in their homes to showcase how these concepts work. Oh, and there is even a recipe for how to make cement!

This is a must buy if you or your kids are even slightly interested in bridges!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical physics fun August 27, 2005
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Superior instructions for children of all ages. Specific building instructions for all types of bridges and many challenges.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro into Bridge Constructions April 5, 2009
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This book is great- Good explanations on the building and design of bridges. I am using it in a homeschool co-op for activities for our group of kids. I saw it when I want to purchase The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects by Mario Salvadori which is an awsome book but not for a 1st grader. This book is well thought out and fun. I hope to pick up some of the other books in the series.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential December 23, 2010
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Your child can do these projects.

Kaleidoscope books are dynamite, because not only do they have science very clearly explained in the text, they also have LOADS of hands-on projects for your child to make (and this is important) with VERY LITTLE HELP from parents.

My 3rd grader made a truss bridge from directions in this book on the very first day we had it -- he put it to use immediately in little brother's train layout. ** see photo in customer images.

This would be great for science fair projects. Don't wait until junior high -- let your kids get a jump on learning about loads and stresses. Excellent, fun learning.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! February 21, 2004
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A great book with wonderful illustrations and great projects. Very useful in both the classroom and at home. A real find!!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just a Good Bridge Book, a Good Engineering Book January 14, 2011
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We got this book for our eleven-year-old son; he devoured it. It's really an amazing little book. We've all learned a lot from it, quite honestly, and I really think that this one book may propel him into some future in civil engineering, so much does he love it. He's had it for months now, and is still using it as a reference.
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