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Bridges
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A fascinating journey into the world of bridges, this large-format book is perfect for any budding young architect. From striking modern marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Millau Viaduct to historic stone arches like the Ponte Vecchio, discover how these ingenious structures shorten journeys,...
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Description
A fascinating journey into the world of bridges, this large-format book is perfect for any budding young architect. From striking modern marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Millau Viaduct to historic stone arches like the Ponte Vecchio, discover how these ingenious structures shorten journeys, save us time and effort and offer breathtaking views. As well as learning about bridges spanning deep valleys, raging rivers, bustling roads and vast seas, this book explores the evolution of bridge-building, from the first fallen tree across a river to today's engineering wonders.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836270119
Publisher: Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Post Wave Children's Books
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jakub Bachorík
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Magda Garguláková graduated in Art History from Masaryk University, Brno, in the Czech Republic. In 2011, she co-founded the OFF/FORMAT gallery in Brno, which showcases contemporary progressive art by young artists. As a curator, she handles operational, organisational, and promotional tasks, but her passion for books has always been strong. Garguláková has edited and published various art publications, including catalogues, specialist books, fiction and children’s books popularising art history. Since 2019, she has been an editor of children's literature at B4U Publishing, using insights from her two young daughters for quality control.
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