How a Dam Is Built

by Elizabeth Krajnik

Book Overview

Dams are important engineering marvels. However, if not built correctly, dams can cause catastrophic damage to our buildings, land developments, and the natural world. With this book, readers will learn about the different types of dams, the materials needed to build them, the steps to preparing the dam site before construction begins, and the designing process. Readers explore the many benefits of dams, such as harnessing the power of water to create...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538246988
• ISBN13: 9781538246986
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5