| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 66 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Building big |
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Building big.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, letterboxed; Dolby digital. |
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System requirements for DVD-ROM features: computer with DVD-ROM drive, Adobe Reader and Internet access. |
| Performer |
Hosted by David Macaulay. |
| Credits |
Edited by Sam Green. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast in 2000 as an episode of the public television mini-series, Building big. |
| Summary |
What enables a simple arch bridge to support such great weight? What holds up a suspension bridge? Bridge the world with award-winning author-illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay, and meet the brilliant designers who dared to extend roads and railways with ingenious but sometimes flawed designs. From the Golden Gate Bridge to some of the world's groundbreaking spans, you'll explore dozens of monumental engineering feats through historic film footage, fascinating photographs, illustrations and dramatic recreations. |
| Contents |
Roman bridges -- Iron bridges -- Trusses -- The Brooklyn Bridge -- The Golden Gate Bridge -- Environmental loads -- Building small : bridges. |
| Note |
Special features: printable materials for educators and parents; access to the Building big Web site. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Bridges -- Design and construction.
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Bridges.
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Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
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Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.)
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Forth Bridge (South Queensferry, Scotland : Railroad bridge)
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| Genre/Form |
Educational television programs.
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Television mini-series.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Klein, Larry.
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Macaulay, David.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.). Science Unit.
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Production Group, Inc.
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WGBH Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Building big. Bridges |
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Building big (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1593752083 |
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9781593752088 |
| Standard No. |
783421322899 |
| Music No. |
WG32289 WGBH Boston Video |
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