The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Oxlade, Chris

Dams

32 pp. | Heinemann | November, 2000 | Library ISBN 1-57572-277-1 $$14.95

(4) 4-6 Building Amazing Structures series. The volumes follow a similar format, explaining how each structure is necessary to improve commerce, transportation, and energy production. The clear texts present historical background but focus on contemporary issues of design, construction, and maintenance. Illustrated with average-quality color photographs, the crowded pages include occasional activities to demonstrate scientific principles. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta