Canals (Building Amazing Structures)

Chris Oxlade

ISBN 10: 043100093X / ISBN 13: 9780431000930

Published by Heinemann Library, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Canals (Building Amazing Structures)
• Publisher: Heinemann Library
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 043100093X
• ISBN 13: 9780431000930
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

This updated edition asks some great questions. What is the world's longest canal? When were the first canals built? What are dumb barges? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.

About the Author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.