Where Is the Brooklyn Bridge?
Where Is the Brooklyn Bridge? by Megan Stine, published by Penguin Young Readers Group on January 19, 2016, is an illustrated exploration of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. This 112-page book presents the history of this National Historic Landmark, detailing the challenges faced during its construction by a father-son engineering team. The narrative highlights the dangers and hardships encountered by construction workers, including the mysterious illness known as the bends, while providing insights into the bridge’s significance as a marvel of architecture and engineering.
Readers will discover the intricate story behind the Brooklyn Bridge, from its ambitious design to the toll it took on those involved in its creation. The book includes black-and-white illustrations and a foldout color map, enhancing the learning experience. Topics such as architecture, technology, and the impact of the bridge on the United States are woven throughout the narrative, making it a valuable resource for young readers interested in how things work and the history of notable landmarks.
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Young readers will connect with the story of this National Historic Landmark–the Brooklyn Bridge!
Building the Brooklyn Bridge was no simple feat. Despite a brilliant plan from a father-son team of engineers, the process was a dangerous and grueling one. Construction workers developed a mysterious illness (now known as the bends), several died, and the project had devastating effects on the engineers’ lives. Still, after fourteen years, the Brooklyn Bridge was finished and became the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time and is still widely admired today. Megan Stine tells the fascinating story behind one of the city’s best-loved landmarks. Includes black-and-white illustrations and a foldout color map!
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