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Dams and Levees

by Kevin Reilly

Engineering, history, and the risks of water-control structures

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Engineering, history, and the risks of water-control structures

Kevin Reilly’s nonfiction guide examines dams and levees through several connected angles: how these structures developed, notable examples, careers related to their construction and operation, and the consequences of failures. Informative photographs accompany accessible text, giving the subject both a visual and explanatory dimension. The chapters bring engineering into contact with history and public safety, while also considering how dams and levees affect society. The book notes alignment with Next Generation Science Standards, making its subject matter relevant to classroom science topics.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in engineering and infrastructure
  • Students exploring science topics connected to water management
  • Readers curious about the history and societal effects of dams and levees

Themes

Civil engineeringInfrastructure and water managementEngineering historyStructural failures and public safetyCareers in engineering

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Book overview

Readers discover the many ways in which dams and levees are marvels of modern engineering through accessible text and informative photographs. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of these structures, including the history of their invention, examples of noteworthy dams and levees, related career paths, and stories of the tragedies that have occurred when dams and levees failed. This book's contents directly correlate with Next Generation Science Standards. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation and respect for the engineering behind dams and levees, and the influence these beautiful structures have on our society.
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