NORWOOD HOUSE PRESS A GREAT IDEA ENGINEERING THE PANAMA CANAL NW-9781603575744
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Brand: Norwood House Press
Description
The Panama Canal was an engineering project that changed the face of the earth. More than 61 million pounds (28 million kg) of TNT was used to blast away mountain rock. 96 million cubic yards of dirt was hauled away in rail cars. The project connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, giving ships a shortcut that saves 7,872 miles (12,669km). Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. Perfect for STEM connections. Aligns to the Common Core State Standards for Language Arts. Teachers’ Notes available online.
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| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 7 × 0.5 in |
