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http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_travel/2003-09/24/content_34379.htm (accessed June
5, 2008). Good photograph of the bridge along with the basic history.
Brown, David J. Bridges: Three Thousand Years of Defying Nature. Toronto: Firefly
Books, 2005. Chronology of bridges in front. Excellent resource detailing the history of
bridges.
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Ceserani, Gian Paolo. Grand Constructions. New York: Putnam Juvenile, 1983.
Explains major buildings accomplishments. Useful in describing the Industrial
Revolution and the use of iron and cement in bridge building.
Cortright, Robert S. Bridging: Discovering the Beauty of Bridges. New York: Bridge
Ink, 1998. Beautiful photographs of bridges around the world.
Dupre, Judith. Bridges: A History of the World's Most Famous and Important Spans.
New York: Black Dog & Leventhal, 1997. This book gives clear, concise information
about famous bridges. Very helpful, and easy to read.
"Famous Bridges of the World." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-bridges-of-the-world.html (accessed July 15,
2008). This article describes the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, The Golden Gate, The Great Belt
Bridge, and the Milau Viaduct. Gives short paragraph synopsis of each bridge.
Gordon, J.E. Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down. New York and
Washington D.C.: Da Capo Press, 2003. The beginning of this book explains the physics
of stress, strain, and load. Chapter 10, "Something about Bridges", is very helpful. It
gives details not found in other sources.
Graf, Bernhard. Bridges That Changed the World. Fort Worth: Prestel Publishing,
2005. Excellent informative resource. Gives biographical sketch of builders.
Greenstein, Ruth, Bronwyn Hanna, John Haskell, Deborah Malor, John Phillips,
Thomas A. Ranieri, Mark Stiles, and Bronwyn Sweeney. The World's Greatest
Buildings: Masterpieces of Architecture & Engineering (Time-Life Guides). New York:
Time-Life Books, 2000. Limited information on bridges in chapter 6: Transport and
Communication. Good source for famous architecture.
Hamey, J. A., and L. A. Hamey. The Roman Engineers (Cambridge Introduction to
World History). New York: Cambridge University Press, 1981. Using black and white
photographs to illustrate, this book tells about Roman roads, aqueducts, bridges, and the
materials used.
Hickman, Kenneth. "World War II: The Bridge at Remagen." Bridge at Remagen
Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen.
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2008). This article gives a one page detailed summary of the battle.
Johmann, Carol A., and Elizabeth Rieth. Bridges: Amazing Structures to Design,
Build & Test (Kaleidoscope Kids). Charlotte: Williamson Publishing Company, 1999.
Excellent hands-on resource for understanding basic bridge concepts.
Macaulay, David. Building Big. Austin: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books,
2000. Large detailed sketches of famous bridges and their components.
Marra, William. "How Safe Are Your State's Bridges?." ABC News. 2 Aug. 2007.
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14, 2008). Informative article on the state of current bridges.
Oxlade, Chris. Bridges (Superstructures). London: Belitha Press Ltd, 1996.
Discusses types of bridges. This book strength is that it clearly diagrams the specifics that make the individual types of bridges work.
Pollard, Jeanne. Building Toothpick Bridges (Math Project Series). New York: Dale
Seymour Publications, 1985. A great teaching tool detailing how to have a toothpick
bridge building contest. Gives materials price list, checks, balance sheets, and a job duty
chart.
Rickard, Graham. Bridges. New York: Bookwright, 1987.
Describes the evolution of bridges. Large print. Easy for students to read.
Stone, Lynn . Bridges: How are They Built?. Vero Beach: Rourke LLC, 2002.
Large print book containing: the history of bridges, kinds of bridges, and important bridges. Photographs and diagrams make this a quick reference, easy to read reference for students.
Tzonis, Alexander. Santiago Calatrava: The Poetics of Movement (Universe
Architecture Series). New York: Universe Publishing, 1999. Photographs, history, and
philosophy of Calatrava.
"Summary of Subject Matter",U. S. Department of Transportation, 2006 Status of the Nation. http://transportation.house.gov/.../File/Highways/20071023/10-23%20Highways%20Bridge%20Inspections%20SSM%20 final.pdf.
(accessed July 28, 2008) Subcommittee summary on "Highway Bridge Inspections"
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