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5-7 yearsFantasy & Magic
The Whispering Paper Bridge
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Young Ethan discovers that the heaviest secrets in an ancient library can be supported by the simplest of shapes.
STEMLevel 6STEMLogic
The Whispering Paper Bridge
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Moral of the Story
Bravery comes in all sizes
STEM Concepts
Structural StrengthGeometry in Engineering
Fun Facts
- •A single sheet of paper rolled into a cylinder can support the weight of several heavy books!
- •Triangles are the strongest shape in building because they don't change their angles easily.
- •Corrugated cardboard uses the same zig-zag 'pleat' pattern Ethan used to make boxes strong enough for shipping.
New Words
Cylinder
A shape like a tube or a soup can with straight sides and round ends.
Pleat
A fold in cloth or paper made by doubling the material upon itself.