{"product_id":"reaching-across-the-sky-a-celebration-of-bridges-hardcover","title":"Reaching Across the Sky: A Celebration of Bridges - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristy Hale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate more than 100 bridges from around the world in this informative picture book that highlights human innovation, the science of engineering, and global community.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bridges accomplish many things--they span obstacles (rivers and canyons); they join places (cities and states and even countries); and they carry cars, trucks, and trains to deliver essential goods (food and clothing). Above all, bridges are feats of human innovation that bring people together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This essential STEAM offering celebrates these spectacular wonders of architecture and engineering, including examples found in nature, different styles and materials used in their construction, and the science behind how they work. It's a one-stop information panoply for young readers on all there is to know about these magnificent structures that unite people throughout the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy Hale\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of many award-winning books for young readers including two ALA Notable books: \u003ci\u003eDreaming Up: A Celebration of Building\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTodos Iguales: Un Corrido de Lemon Grove\/All Equal: A Ballad of Lemon Grove; \u003c\/i\u003eas well as\u003ci\u003e Copycat: Nature-Inspired Design Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, a Mathical Book Prize Honor, \u003ci\u003eOut the Door\u003c\/i\u003e, an SLJ Best Book of the Year; and \u003ci\u003eWater Land: Land and Water Forms Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, a Booklist Editor's Choice. An art director, designer, and educator, Hale lives with her husband in Palo Alto. You can visit her at https: \/\/www.christyhale.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 12.25 x 10.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53403637645619,"sku":"9780316575478","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/vrtdpd-ShI9780316575478.webp?v=1779915231","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/reaching-across-the-sky-a-celebration-of-bridges-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}