golden gate bridge (san francisco, calif.)

"Explains the history behind and the process of building the Golden Gate Bridge"--.

Provides information on the Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco to Marin County, California; and describes its construction, how suspension bridges work, and related topics.

Text and illustrations explore the Golden Gate Bridge and discuss its historical significance.

Tells the story of how the Golden Gate Bridge got its peculiar orange color.

An introduction to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Explores the history and the people involved with the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

"Alone and struggling with the loss of her father, an iron worker on the Golden Gate Bridge who was pulled to his death while trying to save someone from jumping, Katie Connelly immerses herself in her job at San Francisco State University. While researching the history of the bridge, she finds a journal from an Irish worker named Patrick O'Riley hidden behind one of the panels on the bridge and tries to track down a member of the O'Riley family so she can return the family heirloom. Coincidentally, Dave Riley, a widower from New York and grandson of Patrick O'Reiley, is on a motorcycle trip to ride to the Golden Gate Bridge. Overwhelmed with grief for his lost family he, too, contemplates jumping from the bridge. Katie helps him and is able to return the journal to him"--Provided by publisher.

"In Golden Gate Bridge, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this steel engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this iconic American bridge"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the building of the Golden Gate Bridge.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Golden Gate Bridge.