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Hoover Dam explores the history and construction of the massive concrete dam built on the Colorado River. The book describes how the dam was built during the Great Depression and the engineering challenges workers faced. It highlights the dam's importance as one of America's modern civil engineering wonders.
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Kids will be amazed by the story of how workers built one of the biggest dams in the world using only trucks, Dynamite, and sheer determination during the Great Depression. The book is packed with jaw-dropping facts about the massive concrete wall that holds back the mighty Colorado River, the daring workers who faced dangerous conditions, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda incredible engineering that still stands strong today. If your child loves books about incredible buildings and structures or National Geographic kids' books about Wonders of the World: Answers to Questions About Spectacular Sights the World: Answers to Questions About Spectacular Sights world, they will be hooked on this behind-the-scenes look at American history. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about big machines and want to read something that makes them feel smart about real-world marvels.