Building America - Hoover Dam [Board book]

Craig A. & Katherine M. Doherty (Author)

Book Description

Series: Building America

The 14-vol. set of Building America chronicles the massive undertakings that mark some of the greatest triumphs of human engineering. These projects are a testament to the boldness of human ingenuity and a tribute to the brave spirit of the American people. It is that special spirit that is now captured in the pages of Building America. Included in these volumes are:

• 40-45 photos
• Chronology
• Glossary
• Further Reading Section
• Source Notes
• Index

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Beautifully laid out on 48 informative pages... These books will become favorites of budding historians, architects, engineers, and their parents!"
--Christian Library Journal (December 2001) (UNKNOWN )

"The book is very informative, as well as being appealing. It would be a plus for any library collection, and would be a great help for students doing research papers."
-- Maine Examination Collection

Product Details

• Board book: 48 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Press; 1 edition (April 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567111076
• ISBN-13: 978-1567111071
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,900,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed content, wonderful photos, my 4th graders loved it!, July 22, 1999

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This review is from: Building America - Hoover Dam (Board book)

After a field trip to the Hoover Dam, my fourth-graders used this book to further satisfy their appetite for information on the construction of, and reasons for building the Dam. The text is clearly written, very detailed, and the photographs are outstanding. The authors added a glossary, a chronology, and further reading sources to enhance an already great resource. We read this book together, but I found my students taking the book back to their seats for more. It is a great source for reports as well. I recommend it highly to both parents and teachers. It can easily be used across the curriculum.