Landmarks of America functions as an accessible and highly educational
series of introductory travel guides to eight of the most popular
landmarks in the United States. Combining history and science to study
the making of the structure, each book includes an activity that
supports an applied understanding of an engineering or construction
concept. Readers seeking adventure or just further information will
clamor to explore these precious national treasures for themselves!
Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest
title covers the history and construction of the Hoover Dam, one of
Nevada's most well-known landmarks.
