{"product_id":"the-brooklyn-bridge-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-famous-bridge-and-the-remarkable-family-that-built-it-paperback","title":"The Brooklyn Bridge: The Story of the World's Most Famous Bridge and the Remarkable Family That Built It - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Mann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan Witschonke\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A classic in children's non-fiction -- now in paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn Roebling had a dream.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He would build the world's longest bridge and he would build it in a new way. But his way was too new. It took 15 years to convince people it would work. And then, just as construction was to begin, John Roebling was killed in a freak accident. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e That should have been the end of the story of The Brooklyn Bridge. Instead, it was the beginning. For John wasn't the only Roebling who could dream. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Brooklyn Bridge\u003c\/b\u003e is about a legendary feat of engineering and an extraordinary family. Through rare, historical photographs, informative diagrams, and powerful illustrations, we learn exactly how this magnificent bridge was designed and constructed. From the Roeblings, we learn of loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and commitment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Brooklyn Bridge\u003c\/b\u003e is the story of a bridge across a great river and a bridge across generations, a bridge of stone and steel and one of the human spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eOne of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Mann\u003c\/b\u003e has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series. She is former teacher in New York, holds an M.S.E. and is cofounder of Mikaya Press. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlan Witschonke\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of four Wonders of the World books: \u003ci\u003eThe Brooklyn Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmpire State Building\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Wall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHoover Dam\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 10.02 x 9.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooklyn Bridge\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769986777376,"sku":"9781931414166","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6e10e33900d3ca23ab76ac29594263e0.webp?v=1780361823","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-brooklyn-bridge-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-famous-bridge-and-the-remarkable-family-that-built-it-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}