dams

The Wonder Pets have an unusual way of plugging up the hole in the dam when they set out to rescue a baby beaver.

Explores the science and engineering behind the Hoover Dam.

"Beyond the dam lies certain death -- this is something every citizen of Sunrise Valley knows well. Yet when a poisonous black tidal wave carries Pig, Fox, and Hippo over the dam and into the wastelands, they don't find death. Instead they find bustling cities, each with a dam of its own. But who is the unknown dam keep behind it all? As Pig is drawn deeper into the mystery, another danger is brewing. In just eight days, the wave of deadly black fog will return to the east. A world beyond his imagining lies between him and his home"--Dust jacket flap.

"Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Hoover Dam. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Amazon.com.

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Dams examines the engineering concepts that make these critical structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience. Index; Sources for further research; Glossary of key words.

"Explores the engineering challenges behind building dams, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges"--Provided by publisher.

"Created to support NGSS, the Be An Engineer! series explains how different structures are designed by engineers to solve problems. Each title takes readers through the steps of the engineering design process to explain how an everyday structure is designed to overcome physical obstacles to meet peoples' needs. Real-world examples, vibrant photographs, and fact boxes reinforce learning, and readers design and create their own model structures. A link printed inside each book gives readers access to Crabtree Plus, a secure website with supplemental digital content, including engaging simulations and interactive activities that reinforce and extend key series' concepts."--.

The Hoover Dam is an extraordinary dam. It provides water to much of the US Southwest! In Building the Hoover Dam, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built.

Kids will learn about different types of dams with Engineer It! Dam Projects. They will discover how dams are built. Then, build their own beaver dam, waterwheel, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Young crafters will be budding engineers in no time!.

Discusses the science and technology behind building dams.