20 Fun Facts About Famous Tunnels
20 Fun Facts About Famous Tunnels

Author: Kate Light

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1538246732

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Creepy catacombs, ancient aqueducts, unbelievable underwater roadways...get readers ready to explore some of the oldest, longest, deepest, and spookiest tunnels on Earth. Readers will learn engineering concepts while investigating mind-blowing tunnels around the globe. From the terrifying catacombs of Paris to futuristic underground highways, they'll be amazed at these marvelous tunnels. Gorgeous photographs bring this globetrotting journey into splendid focus, while snappy fun facts keep the text accessible. Fun and informative graphic organizers help readers understand important STEM concepts.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads
20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads

Author: Therese M. Shea

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1538246619

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Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible narrative.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Subways
20 Fun Facts About Famous Subways

Author: Jonathan Bard

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1538246694

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Deep underground, below the bustling streets of cities big and small all around the world, subway trains shuttle passengers to their destinations. From the world's oldest subway in London, built in 1847, to the extremely busy Tokyo subway with over 200 stations, subways have been and continue to be a huge part of the daily lives of millions of people. This lively volume explores the engineering marvels of subway systems, which have a history as surprising as the twists and turns of a subway's tracks.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Bridges
20 Fun Facts About Famous Bridges

Author: Caitie McAneney

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1538246538

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Bridges are more than just a way to get from place to place; they are amazing feats of engineering. From the longest bridges to the oldest bridges, sea bridges to landmark bridges, these engineering marvels have helped to shape our world. Brilliant photographs and graphic organizers, paired with exciting fun facts, will entertain and educate readers. Young engineers will learn about the science behind bridges, the obstacles of construction, and successes in bridge technology from ancient times until today.

20 Fun Facts about Famous Railroads
20 Fun Facts about Famous Railroads

Author: Therese Shea

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781538246597

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"Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible text"--

Channel Tunnel
Channel Tunnel

Author: Ashley Gish

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1637388748

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This book describes the features, construction, and history of the Channel Tunnel. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

The Mole People
The Mole People

Author: Jennifer Toth

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 1995-10-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1569764522

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This book is about the thousands of people who live in the subway, railroad, and sewage tunnels of New York City.

Tunnels
Tunnels

Author: CATHERINE C. FINAN

Publisher: X-Treme Facts: Engineering

Published: 2022-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Would you be brave enough to walk through a tunnel of bones? Or be one of the workers using giant drills to dig out some of the worlds largest tunnels? Deep below our feet, tunnels weave a magnificent maze. They are examples of amazing engineering! Discover extreme facts about tunnels in this fun and kooky book.

Robert Crowther's Pop-up Book of Amazing Facts and Feats
Robert Crowther's Pop-up Book of Amazing Facts and Feats

Author: Robert Crowther

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780763603212

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Pull the tabs, lift the flaps, and delve deep down underground into the world of tunnels, caves, mines, and sewers; of dinosaurs and diamonds, bats and bones, mummies and moles. Full color.