Books with title Tunnels

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Today's tunnels, which extend through mountains and underneath oceans and rivers, are marvels of engineering. Readers take a close-up look at these structures and how they are built and maintained. Each chapter will focus on a key area, including the earliest tunnels, the technological advances that have improved their design and construction over time, profiles of tunnel-related careers, and examples of the most impressive tunnels in the world. This book's content correlates with Next Generation Science Standards, ensuring that young readers gain a deeper appreciation and respect for tunnels and the workers that create and maintain them.

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.

A guide to landmark achievements in engineeringFollow the developments of tunnels, as they have gone deeper underground, have travelled further and helped us transport people, energy and goods through engineering skill, design and ambition. Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering. Find out about awe-inspiring buildings and technology. he books in the Awesome Engineering series are filled with impactful artwork, diagrams and explanations that make the awesome feats of engineering easy to understand.Bright and bold artwork, alongside clear explanations and diagrams, guide you through a chronology of landmark engineering achievements from around the world.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.Contents:Going UndergroundThames TunnelNew York City SubwayHolland TunnelSeikan TunnelChannel TunnelOresund TunnelLaerdal TunnelBoston Big Dig ProjectSmart TunnelHadron Collider TunnelGotthard Base TunnelFascinating FactsFurther InformationGlossaryIndex

Many years ago a band of people were walled up in an underground city. They are still thriving and using the modern world to help their community. None more so than Heather who is determinedd to use the Upworld to save her mother's life and give herself a future, though she is forbidden to go. Heather must travel to Upworld and brave modern day Edinburgh.