The Panama Canal (Great Structures in History)

By Rachel Lynette

The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world. It was also one of the most ambitious building projects ever to be completed. This book tells how America built the canal 85 feet above sea-level despite overwhelming obstacles including deadly tropical diseases and massive landslides.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737715596
• ISBN13: 9780737715590
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: KidHaven Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6