Building Tunnels

by Samantha S. Bell

Overview

Explores the engineering challenges behind building tunnels, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635174533
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Engineering Challenges
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Going Underground 5

Chapter 2 Tunnel Construction 11

Chapter 3 The Chunnel 19

That's Awesome!: The Seikan Tunnel 22

Chapter 4 Build a Tunnel 25

Focus on Building Tunnels 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"This series is a must–have for teachers in elementary classrooms, more specifically the upper grades, and will be a useful source in STEM lessons, small group reading, or just a classroom library." —NSTA Recommends

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