Tunnels

Exploring Infrastructure

Today's tunnels, which extend through mountains and underneath oceans and rivers, are marvels of engineering. Readers take a close-up look at these structures and how they are built and maintained. Each chapter will focus on a key area, including the earliest tunnels, the technological advances that have improved their design and construction over time, profiles of tunnel-related careers, and examples of the most impressive tunnels in the world. This book's contents correlate with Next Generation Science Standards, ensuring that young readers gain a deeper appreciation and respect for tunnels and the workers that create and maintain them.

RL
Grades
3-4
IL
Grades
3-6
GRL
Q
Details:
Product type:
ISBN: 978-1-9785-0513-1
Author: Kevin Reilly
Copyright: 2020
Reading Level: Grades 3-4
Interest Level: Grades 3-6
GRL: Q
Dimensions: 7 1/4" x 9 1/4"