Tunnels |
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| Author:
| Reilly, Kevin |
| Series title: | Exploring Infrastructure Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-9785-0392-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $29.60 |
Book Description:
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Today's tunnels, which extend through mountains and underneath oceans and rivers, are marvels of engineering. Readers take a close-up look at these structures and how they are built and maintained. Each chapter will focus on a key area, including the earliest tunnels, the technological advances that have improved their design and construction over time, profiles of tunnel-related careers, and examples of the most impressive tunnels in the world. This book's content correlates with Next...
More DescriptionToday's tunnels, which extend through mountains and underneath oceans and rivers, are marvels of engineering. Readers take a close-up look at these structures and how they are built and maintained. Each chapter will focus on a key area, including the earliest tunnels, the technological advances that have improved their design and construction over time, profiles of tunnel-related careers, and examples of the most impressive tunnels in the world. This book's content correlates with Next Generation Science Standards, ensuring that young readers gain a deeper appreciation and respect for tunnels and the workers that create and maintain them.