Golden Gate Bridge (Virtual Field Trip)

This nonfiction book provides an introduction to the Golden Gate Bridge, exploring its history, the engineers and workers responsible for its construction, and the science behind its design. Located at the mouth of San Francisco Bay, the bridge is known for its art deco style and distinctive international orange color. Built in the 1930s to connect Marin County with the city of San Francisco, the bridge now carries approximately 40 million vehicles annually. The book is enhanced with media links and online content as part of the AV2 virtual field trip series.