Short ShoremenBig Kids 9–12
The Bridge Bunch
A construction crew builds a brand-new bridge across the river, but the last piece has to beat the wind.
The town of Riverbend had a problem: the only way across the river was a slow, squeaky old ferry. So the Bridge Bunch came to town.
1/6WaltAlright, Bunch. Here's the plan.
PiaWalt... you're holding it upside down.
Walt...I knew that. I was testing you.
First, giant steel posts get pounded deep into the riverbed.
2/6WaltWHAT?
MarcusI SAID, GOOD THING YOU'RE WEARING EAR MUFFS!
WaltI CAN'T HEAR YOU, I'M WEARING EAR MUFFS!
Weeks later, Imani and Marcus work high above the water. Ironworkers ALWAYS stay clipped in.
3/6ImaniBolt number 4,000. Tight as a pickle jar!
MarcusBoth of us hooked on. Nice and safe up here.
Then came the big day: the very last piece. But the wind had other plans.
4/6PiaWind's gusting 30 miles an hour, Walt!
WaltHold the lift! We don't race the wind. We wait it out.
One hour (and three sandwiches) later, the wind calmed down.
5/6ImaniEasy... easy...
MarcusPERFECT FIT!
Opening day! And the very first truck across the new bridge was...
6/6PiaTHE ICE CREAM TRUCK!
WaltBest bridge we ever built.
ImaniYou say that about every bridge.
WaltAnd I mean it every time!
The End!
Builder tip: Patience is a power tool. Measure twice, check the weather, and never rush a big job.
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