dams

Examines the development and building of dams though history. Discusses the engineering involved in designing and constructing dams, and what they may look like in the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explore the power of dams, courageous builders and deadly disasters. Includes the Aswan Dam, the Hoover Dam and the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

Introduces the world's most amazing dams while explaining the engineering behind their creation.

Describes how the Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s from the perspectives of a Colorado River explorer, a dam worker, and a dam worker's daughter.

"Describes the struggles and accomplishments in building the Hoover Dam. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the environmental, social, and economic issues involved in the use of fresh water around the world.

Discusses the building of the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression using the viewpoints of three people associated with it.

Presents an introduction to dams, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the history of the dams, including how they are built, how they are used, and information on dam disasters.