Overview

As documented in the recent BBC TV series, the building of New York's landmark bridge tested to the extreme the extraordinary family behind this legendary feat of engineering. Their vision represents the dramatic framework for the story of how all suspension bridges are built. This book documents and illustrates the design, step-by-step construction, multiple setbacks and ultimate completion of the bridge, all presented in a readable manner, supported by diagrams and dramatic illustrations. This is the story of one of the world's most famous bridges and the remarkable family of engineers that built it. It is illustrated throughout with detailed colour artwork by Alan Witschonke. It also features historic artwork, archive photographs, gatefold illustrations, timelines, glossary, maps and index. ""Wonders of the World"" - the award-winning series that tells the stories behind humanity's most extraordinary creations.

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9781931414166

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The Brooklyn Bridge is a must for any school library. Highly recommended.--Sherry Faller Canadian Materials (6/15/2012 12:00:00 AM)

The Brooklyn Bridge is a must for any school library. Highly recommended.-- (06/15/2012)

"The Brooklyn Bridge is a must for any school library. Highly recommended.--Sherry Faller ""Canadian Materials"" (6/15/2012 12:00:00 AM)"

The Brooklyn Bridge is a must for any school library. Highly recommended.--Sherry Faller Canadian Materials (06/15/2012)

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Elizabeth Mann has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series. She is former teacher in New York, holds an M.S.E. and is cofounder of Mikaya Press. Alan Witschonke is the illustrator of four Wonders of the World books: The Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, The Great Wall and Hoover Dam.

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