They called the river the Red Bull. Desert silt gave the Colorado its distinctive color, but it was its power and unpredictability that made its fierce reputation. Speeding down from the high Rockies, the Colorado would flood without warning, wiping out any farmer foolish enough to settle near its banks.
But what if the Red Bull could be tamed? Farmlands irrigated by the Colorado's waters could bloom in the desert. Cities electrified by the Colorado's power could grow and prosper. The Hoover Dam grew from this dream and with it much of the modern American west.
Built in the middle of The Great Depression, the Hoover Dam was set in an unforgiving landscape whose climate defied habitation much less intense, backbreaking physical labor. Yet, during those hard times and in that desolate place, there rose an extraordinarily sophisticated feat of modern engineering.
The Hoover Dam is the dramatic story of the danger, suffering, courage and genius that went into the building of one of America's most famous landmarks.
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
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Mikaya Press
Published: 10/06/2001
ISBN: 9781931414029
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 10.40h x 10.35w x 0.44d
Review Citations: School Library Journal 12/01/2001 pg. 167
Booklist 12/01/2001 pg. 656
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2002 pg. 229
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 439 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 439 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 60312 / Hoover Dam
Reading Level: 6.9 /
Interest Level: Middle Grade /
Point Value: 1
