Bridging the Gap Level 25-26

Bridging the Gap invites readers on a fascinating journey into the world of bridges. Presented as a narrative non-fiction text, this engaging book features bridge expert Steve Miller working alongside a team of student engineers to explore the engineering and science behind bridges. From small footbridges to vast suspension structures, readers discover that all bridges are essential-they help us connect and move through the world. The text is rich with features to support comprehension and engagement, including a contents page, glossary, labelled diagrams, and fact files. Specialised vocabulary like span, truss, and stringer is clearly introduced and reinforced. Each chapter includes a bridge challenge to prompt critical thinking and design application, while the scientific investigation model encourages inquiry-based learning. Visually, the book uses a mix of photographs, diagrams, and varied typefaces, with background images to enhance understanding. This is an ideal text to support science, technology, and design themes.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports understanding of structural engineering through real-world examples.
• Reinforces scientific vocabulary related to physical science and technology.
• Encourages analytical thinking through labelled diagrams and investigations.
• Builds summarising skills and comprehension of non-fiction text structure.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set a œbuild your own bridge challenge using everyday materials.
• Use the glossary to create a word wall of bridge-related terms.
• Compare real-life bridge types using fact files and diagrams.
• Discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of different bridge designs.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 8+
• Size: 200mm x 210mm
• Text type: Factual/narrative non-fiction
• All materials and content are age-appropriate and safe for classroom use.