Bridges

Ages 9 to 11, Grades 4 to 6

Explore the amazing world of bridges—from ancient stone arches to modern marvels—and discover how they connect us all!

Imagine a world without bridges: Where every journey takes longer, rivers become obstacles, and valleys are nearly impossible to cross. Bridges don’t just make travel easier—they connect us to extraordinary places, too.

Take a journey through the fascinating world of bridges, exploring their awe-inspiring structures and the visionary architects who brought them to life. Uncover the secrets of bridge-building and marvel at some of the most famous design from around the globe. Along the way, enjoy captivating comic strips, fun facts, and hands-on engineering activities.

PACKED WITH FASCINATING STATS AND FACTS: Discover the tallest, the most beautiful, the lowest elevation (below water level!), and the most dangerous bridges from around the world.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE: Learn the generations-long journey to build the Brooklyn Bridge in an engaging comic.

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Perfect for any kid interested in engineering, architecture, construction, science, technology, or the way things work.

INCLUDES FUN ACTIVITES: Try your hand at building your own bridge made from spaghetti!

Perfect for:

• Gift-givers looking for science and technology nonfiction for curious kids

• Budding architects

• Fans of books about how things are built or how they work

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.

Jakub Bachorík resides in Bratislava-Devín, Slovakia, where he engages in a wide range of artistic activities, including sculpture, painting, graphics, scenography and interior design. He has participated in numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally.