Bridges and Tunnels
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, fun facts, and hands-on activities engage children in learning about the engineering process and embracing trial and error. Discover the principles of Newton's Third Law of Motion and forces that push and pull on structures. Build bridge models to enhance engineering and building skills!
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Bridges and tunnels are important connections that help us overcome challenges. People have overcome difficult obstacles, like large canyons and mountains, to create these incredible pathways. Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering is a book that invites kids aged 9 and up to learn about the science and innovation behind these structures that are vital to our world.
This book is filled with interesting facts and trivia about engineering achievements. It also includes activities and projects that encourage children to explore the engineering process and embrace the idea of learning from mistakes. Kids will get hands-on experience with Newton's Third Law of Motion and learn about the forces that impact structures. They'll even have the chance to make an egg bungee jump and a soda pop can engine. They can experiment with building a triangular toothpick dome and learn about liquefaction and corrosion. Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering will inspire children to explore their own engineering skills by creating different bridge models.
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Subject: Science
Brand: Nomad Press
Publisher Date: 05/12/2012
Author: Donna Latham
Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0
UPC: 9781936749515
Ages: 9-12
Pages: 128
