Bridges Are to Cross [Hardcover]

Philemon Sturges (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Everyone knows bridges are to cross -- to get to the other side. But did you know that some bridges carry llamas loaded with firewood, some let people dance over lazy rivers, some were forts for defending castles, and some were crossed by emperors and popes? From a simple log to woven webs of steel, bridges reflect our values, our lifestyles. Feast your eyes on these bridges from around the world, all painstakingly created with intricately cut paper, and you will come to realize that crossing is only one reason for having a bridge.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (October 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399231749
• ISBN-13: 978-0399231742
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My boys' all time favorite, September 10, 2001

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This review is from: Bridges Are to Cross (Hardcover)

This is my boys' all time favorite book. Living in NY it's only natural they developed a fascination with bridges. I bought this for them when they were 3+4 yrs old. It's got wonderful illustrations. We found it quite educational too. How many 3+4yr olds do you know that can drive across a bridge in NY and tell you 'this is a steel suspension bridge'! :) Would be a huge hit with the K grade level.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Gift for a Child 3-6 years old, November 29, 2002

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S. A. Cartwright "Stu Cartwright" (Wayland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bridges Are to Cross (Hardcover)

Also a beautiful gift for an adult interested in working with craft projects, especially paper. Beautiful illustrations, with rich color, of bridges from around the world. Excellent descriptions of various bridge types from suspension to rope bridges. A book for budding engineers, future artists, but especially new readers! A far better gift to give your young nephew, niece, grandchild, or cousin than a stuffed animal.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly beautiful, May 31, 2000

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Nancy R. Woodington - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bridges Are to Cross (Hardcover)

These cut-paper illustrations of bridges are so complex and exquisite that looking at one a day is enough! Their texture and depth is astonishing. There's not a lot of text with each illustration, and that's probably just as well, but what there is is nicely designed. Add this ostensible children's book to your collection of art books.