How Do Canals Work?

by Christine Honders

Civilizations have long used canals to move water, ships, cargo, and people from one location to another. The first canals were often trenches dug to bring water to crops. Some were dug to connect rivers or other bodies of water. Over the centuries, the techniques, technology, resources, and science used to construct canals has changed greatly. Today, canals all over the world help keep business booming and people moving! Readers will learn how engineers...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149941997X
• ISBN13: 9781499419979
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6