Cortright, Robert S.,
Bridging Discovering the Beauty of Bridges
, Bridge Ink, Inc., Tigard, Oregon, 1998 This book shows a wonderful way to observe and design bridges. There are pictures of various bridges and how critics describe them.
Dupre, Judith,
Bridges
, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York, 1997 This book describes basic bridges and a variety of bridge types. It is important to note some lessons from failures, which it brought out quite well in this book.
Kappraff, Jay,
Connections The Geometric Bridge Between Art and Science
, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1991 This book combines geometry and art and focuses on the relationships of things. Lessons can be developed and expanded from the information in each chapter.
Carlisle, Norman and Madelyn,
A True Book-Bridges
, Children's Press, Chicago,1983. This book is for the youngest or lowest level students in your class. The words are big and few. The photographs and illustrations are clear. The language is very plain, but quite useful.
Johmann, Carol A. and Rieth, Elizabeth J.,
Bridges!
Amazing Structures to Design, Build, and Test, Williamson Publishing Company, Charlotte, Vermont, 1999. This book is full of problem solving activities, challenges, and simple examples and explanations of how bridges are made. A young, future, independent bridge designer would love this book. Most projects use inexpensive, materials found at home, and can be assembled easily if he or she can read the directions. Many illustrations are provided.
MacGregor, Anne and Scott,
Bridges- A Project Book
, Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Books, New York, 1980. With this fascinating project book, you can learn all about the history of bridges and the architectural and engineering principles of bridge building.
Pollard, Jeanne,
Building Toothpick Bridges
Both teacher and student can use this book. The materials are easy to get and inexpensive. Though there are directions for each bridge it leaves room for creativity.
Sandak, Cass R.,
Bridges
, Franklin Watts, New York, 1983 This book explains in simple terms and vocabulary the technology of modern engineering wonders. There are full color photographs and diagrams.