Engineering the Panama Canal |
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Author:
| LaPierre, Yvette |
Series title: | Building by Design Set 2 Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-5321-1375-8 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2017 |
Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $35.64 |
Book Description:
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The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean in Central America, creating a valuable route for international shipping. Engineering the Panama Canal discusses the history of attempts to dig the canal, the engineers who worked to make the difficult project a reality, and the modern improvements that have made the canal more useful than ever. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
More DescriptionThe Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean in Central America, creating a valuable route for international shipping. Engineering the Panama Canal discusses the history of attempts to dig the canal, the engineers who worked to make the difficult project a reality, and the modern improvements that have made the canal more useful than ever. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.