How Did They Build That? Dam
From the Series Community Connections
This title discusses how damns are built, including engineering, design and construction.
- What Is a Dam For?
- Moving the River
- Sealing the Floor
- Building the Wall
- Releasing the River
- Glossary
- Find Out More
- Index
- About the Author
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| BISACS | JNF051090, JNF061010, JNF051120, JNF005000, JNF051130 |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Community Connections: How Did They Build That? |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| ISBN | 9781602794887 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2009-08-01 |
| Author | Matt Mullins |
| Dewey | 627'.8 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.0 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 131884 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviewed on 1 February 2010
Library Media Connection
Each book in this Community Connections set describes how a particular type of structure is built. Introductory chapters provide brief descriptions of each structure and short explanations of their functions and uses; succeeding chapters describe the planning, construction, and components of the structures. The text is accurate, concise, and appropriate for the intended audience. Large, colorful photographs on every page add interest and clarity to the text. Each book contains an index, a “Find Out More” section containing short lists of books and websites, and a glossary. As in the other books in the Community Connections series, the pronunciations in the glossary are unconventional and sometimes misleading. Despite that drawback, this attractive and informative set would be a valuable addition to a school library.
Recommended.
Gregory A. Martin, Curriculum Materials Center Librarian, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio
Author: Matt Mullins
Matt Mullins holds a master‘s degree in the history of science. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife and son. Matt writes about science and technology, food, and other topics that interest him.