Where Is the Brooklyn Bridge?

This engaging chapter book chronicles the ambitious and perilous fourteen-year construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. It highlights the ingenuity of the Roebling father-son engineering team, the immense physical dangers faced by workers, including a mysterious illness known as 'the bends,' and the personal sacrifices made to complete what was, at the time, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Parents will appreciate how it brings history and engineering to life, showcasing themes of perseverance, innovation, and the human spirit in overcoming monumental challenges. Ideal for sparking curiosity in architecture, history, and STEM fields.

Building the Brooklyn Bridge was no simple feat. Despite a brilliant plan from a father-son team of engineers, the process was a dangerous and grueling one. Construction workers developed a mysterious illness (now known as the bends), several died, and the project had devastating effects on the engineers lives. Still, after fourteen years, the Brooklyn Bridge was finished and became the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time and is still widely admired today. Megan Stine tells the fascinating story behind one of the city s best-loved landmarks.