Publisher: BookMasters Distributors

Copyright Date: 2012

Edition Date: 2012 Release Date: 05/01/12

Illustrator: Vaughn, Jen,

Pages: 122 pages

ISBN: 1-936749-51-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-936749-51-5

Dewey: 624

Dimensions: 26 cm.

Subject Heading:
Bridges. Juvenile literature.
Tunnels. Juvenile literature.
Engineering. Experiments. Juvenile literature.
Science projects. Juvenile literature.
Bridges.
Tunnels.
Engineering. Experiments.
Science projects.

Language: English

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 120) and index.

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 4-7

Lexile: 870L

Bridges and tunnels are lifelines People have tackled seemingly insurmountable obstacles, including vast canyons and mountain ranges, to design and construct these amazing passageways. Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind structures our world depends on. Trivia and fun facts illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements. Activities and projects encourage children to learn about the engineering process and to embrace trial and error. Children will engage in a hands-on exploration of Newton's Third Law of Motion and of forces that push and pull on structures. They'll make an egg bungee jump and a soda pop can engine. They'll experiment with a triangular toothpick dome, liquefaction, and corrosion. In Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering , children will explore their own engineering and building skills as they create several bridge models.