| The Panama Canal: The Story of How a Jungle Was Conquered and the World Made Smaller Contributor(s): Mann, Elizabeth (Author), Rangel, Fernando (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0965049345 ISBN-13: 9780965049344 Publisher: Mikaya Press OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: It seemed so simple. Panama was less than fifty miles wide. How difficult could it be to build a canal across it? Tragically difficult. Panama was a disease-ridden death trap. Its mountainous rain forest was a challenge to the most brilliant engineers. Its oppressive heat exhausted the hardiest workers. Somehow the Panama Canal was built. Engineers found ways to cut through the rain forest. Medical visionaries conquered the diseases. Workers endured the jungle. Yet side by side with genius and selfless heroism were broken treaties, the domination of a small nation by a large one, and tens of thousands of black West Indian workers forced to live in second-rate, segregated conditions. This, too, is the story of the Panama Canal. "The Panama Canal" captures the spirit of an age when no task was thought impossible, and no price too high to pay. "Wonders of the World" series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. ""One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."" - Booklist |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 972.875 |
| LCCN: 98022457 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Series: Wonders of the World Book |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 10.34" W x 10.34" (1.23 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 32045 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It seemed so simple. Panama was less than fifty miles wide. How difficult could it be to build a canal across it? Tragically difficult. Panama was a disease-ridden death trap. Its mountainous rain forest was a challenge to the most brilliant engineers. Its oppressive heat exhausted the hardiest workers. Somehow the Panama Canal was built. Engineers found ways to cut through the rain forest. Medical visionaries conquered the diseases. Workers endured the jungle. Yet side by side with genius and selfless heroism were broken treaties, the domination of a small nation by a large one, and tens of thousands of black West Indian workers forced to live in second-rate, segregated conditions. This, too, is the story of the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal captures the spirit of an age when no task was thought impossible, and no price too high to pay. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." |
Contributor Bio(s): Mann, Elizabeth: - by Elizabeth Mann and illustrated by Fernando Rangel |