Building the Hoover Dam (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781502629685)

The Hoover Dam is called one of American's seven modern civil engineering wonders. Hurdles to clear included building access roads, diverting the Colorado River, and creating a way to cure massive amounts of concrete quickly enough to complete the project on time. Readers will learn how what was then the world's tallest dam was built in a region that presented challenges in geography and weather.

Author: Rebecca Stefoff
ISBN-10: 1502629682
ISBN-13: 9781502629685
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2017
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback