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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154836103321

Autore

Loh-Hagan Virginia

Titolo

Tunnels / / by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor : , : Cherry Lake Publishing, , [2017]

ISBN

1-63472-233-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations

Collana

21st century junior library. Extraordinary engineering

Disciplina

624.193

Soggetti

Tunnels

Tunnels - Design and construction

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What are tunnels? -- How do soft ground tunnels work? -- How do rock tunnels work? -- How do underwater tunnels work? -- Try this!

Sommario/riassunto

"The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Tunnels examines the engineering concepts that make these important structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience"--