The Science of Bridges and Tunnels
By Ian Graham
Explore how bridges and tunnels are designed and built, and discover how shapes, materials, and supports help structures stay strong and useful.
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Which bridge or tunnel design interests you most?
What shapes or supports do you notice?
How Emily Saved the Bridge
By Frieda Wishinsky & Natalie Nelson
Learn how Emily Warren Roebling used knowledge, persistence, and leadership to help complete the Brooklyn Bridge and solve problems during construction.
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What skills did Emily need to help solve problems during the bridge project?
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Someone Builds the Dream
By Lisa Wheeler & Loren Long
Discover how many different people and skills are involved in turning ideas and plans into real bridges, buildings, and other things we use every day.
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Who are some of the people it might take to build a bridge?
Why is teamwork important?