{"product_id":"the-panama-canal-elizabeth-mann-9780965049344","title":"The Panama Canal: The Story of How a Jungle Was Conquered and the World Made Smaller","description":"\u003cp\u003e It seemed so simple. Panama was less than fifty miles wide. How difficult could it be to build a canal across it? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tragically difficult. Panama was a disease-ridden death trap. Its mountainous rain forest was a challenge to the most brilliant engineers. Its oppressive heat exhausted the hardiest workers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Somehow the Panama Canal was built. Engineers found ways to cut through the rain forest. Medical visionaries conquered the diseases. Workers endured the jungle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yet side by side with genius and selfless heroism were broken treaties, the domination of a small nation by a large one, and tens of thousands of black West Indian workers forced to live in second-rate, segregated conditions. This, too, is the story of the Panama Canal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Panama Canal\u003c\/i\u003e captures the spirit of an age when no task was thought impossible, and no price too high to pay. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Mann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0965049345\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780965049344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mikaya Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.34h x 10.34w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e32045 \/ Panama Canal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/1998 pg. 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/1998 pg. 1601\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/1999 pg. 971","brand":"Elizabeth Mann","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47304782971135,"sku":"9780965049344","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_78d5ed7c-e2c9-4dee-b23e-4d7a7c95ef51.jpg?v=1758829156","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-panama-canal-elizabeth-mann-9780965049344","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}