The Hoover Dam: Wonders of the World (Mikaya Hardcover)
Autor Elizabeth Mann Ilustrat de Alan Witschonkeen Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 sep 2001 – vârsta de la 9 până la 13 ani
But what if the Red Bull could be tamed? Farmlands irrigated by the Colorado's waters could bloom in the desert. Cities electrified by the Colorado's power could grow and prosper. The Hoover Dam grew from this dream and with it much of the modern American west.
Built in the middle of The Great Depression, the Hoover Dam was set in an unforgiving landscape whose climate defied habitation much less intense, backbreaking physical labor. Yet, during those hard times and in that desolate place, there rose an extraordinarily sophisticated feat of modern engineering.
The Hoover Dam is the dramatic story of the danger, suffering, courage and genius that went into the building of one of America's most famous landmarks.
Wonders of the World series
The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.
"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781931414029
ISBN-10: 1931414025
Pagini: 48
Dimensiuni: 263 x 264 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: Mikaya Press
Seria Wonders of the World (Mikaya Hardcover)
ISBN-10: 1931414025
Pagini: 48
Dimensiuni: 263 x 264 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: Mikaya Press
Seria Wonders of the World (Mikaya Hardcover)
Notă biografică
Elizabeth Mann has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series. She is former teacher in New York, holds an M.S.E. and is cofounder of Mikaya Press.
Alan Witschonke is the illustrator of four Wonders of the World books: The Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, The Great Wall and Hoover Dam.
Alan Witschonke is the illustrator of four Wonders of the World books: The Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, The Great Wall and Hoover Dam.
Descriere
A dramatic and compelling history of one of the great engineering feats of modern times: the Hoover Dam. This illustrated history has both human drama: danger, suffering, courage and genius; and technological achievement in a seamless package.