Building the Panama Canal / by Sue Vander Hook.
| Author/creator | Vander Hook, Sue, 1949- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2010. |
| Description | 112 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Essential events Essential events. ^A1062838 |
| Contents | "Make the dirt fly!" -- Path between the seas -- French begin the dig -- Nicaragua or Panama? -- Revolution and Roosevelt -- Jungle and chaos -- Preparing to dig -- Building the locks -- Hell's Gorge -- Land divided, world united. |
| Abstract | Readers will learn about the historic quests to find a pathway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, France's pursuit in building a canal, and the United States' first trials in building the Panama Canal. Also covered are the key players in the canal's construction and the canal's worldwide impact on commerce and travel. |
| General note | "Essential library"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009030373 |
| ISBN | 9781604539424 (hc) |
| ISBN | 1604539429 (hc) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 972.87 V283B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |