Bibliograph

The Hoover Dam, by Meish Goldish

Type

Label

The Hoover Dam, by Meish Goldish

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Hoover Dam

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Meish Goldish

Series statement

American places: from vision to reality

Summary

The Hoover Dam traces the incredible story of the colossal structure, from its construction to its important modern-day use--including preventing floods and providing electricity to millions of people

Table Of Contents

Canyon of danger -- A wild river -- Picking the right place -- Living in Ragtown -- A rocky start -- Moving the river -- Shaping the canyon -- Building blocks -- A new lake -- Making electricity -- Opening day -- Hoover Dam today -- By the numbers: Hoover Dam

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification