Canals and Dams: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects

by Donna Latham

Book Overview

Canals and Dams: Investigate Feats of Engineering invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind the amazing waterways and barriers our world depends on. Trivia and fun facts illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements from ancient aqueducts to the Suez Canal and the Hoover Dam. Readers will discover that engineers and builders alike put their lives on the line to advance civilization, experiencing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1619301652
• ISBN13: 9781619301658
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7