Engineering the Panama Canal

by Yvette LaPierre

Overview

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 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532113758
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/15/2017
Series:	Building by Design Series: Set 2
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 7.25(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years