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How Bridges Work for Kids: Why Bridges Stand Up: Forces, Load, and Engineering Explained for Young Readers
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Series: How Things Work for Kids, Book 3
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ISBN10: 3690835844
ISBN13: 9783690835848
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: Aug 2 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783690835848
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: Aug 2 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Why doesn't a bridge fall down when cars and trucks drive across it? This engaging nonfiction science reader gives children a clear, confidence-building explanation of the forces that keep bridges standing - from the push and pull of everyday objects to the secret strength hidden inside a simple triangle.
- Discover what forces like compression and tension do inside every bridge
- Learn why the arch, the triangle, and the cable are nature's strongest shapes
- Explore beam, suspension, and arch bridges - and what makes each one unique
- Find out what steel, concrete, and wood do differently under a heavy load
- Follow a bridge from blueprint to grand opening, step by step
- Meet famous bridges from around the world and the engineers who built them
- See how inspectors keep bridges safe - and what bridges of the future might look like
Who this is for: Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers looking for a focused, jargon-free science reader that builds real understanding of structural engineering concepts. Ideal for curious readers in grades K-5 who ask how and why things work, not just what they are called. Pairs naturally with NGSS physical science units on forces and structures. What makes this different: While most children's engineering titles rush straight to build-it-yourself projects, this reader slows down and explains the physics behind why bridges hold up under load - giving children the conceptual foundation that makes hands-on activities actually make sense. Scroll up and add it to your cart to give a young reader the satisfying feeling of truly understanding how something works.
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