Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge

"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. Ea...

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Main Author: Conley, Kate A., 1977- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Series:Building by design (Core Library (Firm))
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
ISBN:9781641852548
1641852542
9781532111662
1532111665