Dams and Waterways

Zusatztext "The authors discuss the sociohistorical and mathematical concepts in great depth. These informative books are... ideal for dedicated researchers. Diagrams, charts, and full-color photographs are appropriately placed and well captioned.  An extensive glossary and index round out each of the meticulous surveys." - School Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Cynthia Phillips, Shana Priwer Klappentext Dams and Waterways, a title in the five-title series Frameworks: Science, Technology, and the Built Environment, illuminates the history, architecture, environmental impact, and scientific and engineering principles behind the design and construction of dams, canals, and other waterways around the world throughout history. Zusammenfassung Dams and Waterways, a title in the five-title series Frameworks: Science, Technology, and the Built Environment, illuminates the history, architecture, environmental impact, and scientific and engineering principles behind the design and construction of dams, canals, and other waterways around the world throughout history. Inhaltsverzeichnis About Frameworks; Chapter One: The Basics of Water Supply; Chapter Two: Irrigation and Drinking Water; Chapter Three: Dams and Reservoirs; Chapter Four: Waterwheels, Mills, and Hydroelectric Power; Chapter Five: Transportation Canals and Locks; Chapter Six: Problems in River Engineering; Chapter Seven: Dikes, Seawalls, Levees, and Other Flood Protection.

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia Phillips, Cynthia Priwer Phillips, Phillips Cynthia, Shana Priwer, Priwer Shana
• Publisher: Sharpe
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 11 to 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.05.2009
• EAN: 9780765681225
• ISBN: 978-0-7656-8122-5
• No. of pages: 115
• Series: Frameworks (Sharpe Focus); Frameworks (Sharpe Focus)
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, environmental science, engineering & technology, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Educational: Sciences, General Science, Civil engineering, surveying and building, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General