Building the Panama Canal / by Sue Vander Hook.

Author/creator Vander Hook, Sue, 1949-
Format Book
Publication InfoEdina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2010.
Description112 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesEssential 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009030373
ISBN9781604539424 (hc)
ISBN1604539429 (hc)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 972.87 V283B ✔ Available Place Hold