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Who Built That? Bridges An Introduction to Ten Great Bridges and Their Designers

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Cover of Who Built That? Bridges An Introduction to Ten Great Bridges and Their Designers by Didier Cornille
Year: 2016
Language: en
Edition: Illustrated
Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781616895167
Dimensions:
Height: 13 Inches
Length: 5.875 Inches
Weight: 1.1243575362 Pounds
Width: 0.675 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 624.2
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Who Built That? Bridges An Introduction to Ten Great Bridges and Their Designers by Didier Cornille is an illustrated book published by Princeton Architectural Press on October 18, 2016. This 96-page volume is designed for young readers and explores ten significant bridges around the world, including the Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges. Through engaging step-by-step drawings and clear text, Cornille introduces the engineers and architects responsible for these remarkable structures, making complex concepts accessible to children.

Readers will discover a variety of bridges, from the first cast iron designs to the tallest concrete structures, as well as smaller footbridges. The book serves as an informative introduction to architecture and engineering, appealing to children of all ages who are curious about the design and construction of these iconic landmarks. With its focus on both the people behind the bridges and the principles of their work, Who Built That? Bridges provides a fun and educational experience for young enthusiasts of architecture and design.


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In this latest addition to his popular Who Built That? series, Didier Cornille presents ten of the most important bridges in the world, from the Brooklyn to the Golden Gate; from the first in cast iron to the longest in concrete; from small footbridges to the tallest in the world. Cornille introduces each engineer or architect and the main concepts of their work through charming step-by-step drawings and accessible text. Who Built That? Bridges is a fun primer for children of all ages interested in learning about these incredible structures and the engineering and design concepts behind each one.

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Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press. Year: 2016.
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ISBN-13: 9781616895167.
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Language: en. Pages: 96. Edition: Illustrated.

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