Rivers: Earth’s Winding Paths

Rivers are like long winding paths made of water that travel across the land, bringing life wherever they go. They start as small trickles and grow into wide waterways that plants, animals, and even people depend on.

The Marvels of Bridges

Bridges are incredible structures that allow us to cross over rivers without getting our feet wet. There are many kinds of bridges: some are simple like a log laid across a stream, while others are grand and made of stones or metal, with designs that almost look like they’re from a fairytale.

How Bridges Connect Us

Bridges do more than just let us cross over water; they connect people and places. Imagine living on one side of a river and your best friend living on the other. A bridge is like a handshake between two pieces of land, bringing friends together.

Bridges Through Time

People have been building bridges for thousands of years, and some of the stone bridges, like the one you might color, have stood for centuries. These old bridges tell stories of the past and have seen so much history!

Why Rivers and Bridges Need Each Other

Bridges are important because they use the stable parts of the land to cross over the moving water of rivers. They need to be strong to hold up against the water’s force and the weight of everything that crosses them.

Be an Artist and Engineer

Now, you have the chance to be both an artist and an engineer. With your colors, you can bring to life the sturdy bridge and the flowing river below it. Imagine the stories that your bridge could tell. What has it seen? Who has crossed it? As you color, think of all the adventures that happen on and under a bridge. And when you’re done, you can download more pictures and create even more stories!