Let's Build a Bridge

In Let's Build a Bridge, readers follow a group of industrious ants as they tackle the challenge of transporting food across a river. Faced with an obstacle, the ants collaborate to build a natural bridge using problem-solving and engineering thinking. Told with charming, photo-realistic illustrations, this imaginative fable introduces young readers to the basics of STEM and teamwork. The narrative supports early design and construction concepts in an accessible way, while reinforcing positive social themes such as perseverance and cooperation. With strong links to science and design technologies, this book is ideal for cross-curricular learning and discussion about invention and problem-solving in nature.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports early STEM learning through design thinking and engineering themes.
• Reinforces social skills like teamwork, communication and perseverance.
• Builds understanding of how animals interact with and use their environments.
• Develops comprehension of narrative structure through imaginative storytelling.

Classroom Ideas:

• Design and build model bridges using natural or classroom materials.
• Act out the ants' teamwork process in a role-play exercise.
• Investigate different types of bridges and how they work.
• Write a problem-solving story with animal characters.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 6+
• Measurements: 150 x 200 mm
• Specifications: 12 pages
• Safe for young children with no small or detachable parts.