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Kallen, Stuart A.

The Chunnel

(3) 4-6 Great Idea: Engineering series. Kallen's comprehensive introduction to the longest undersea tunnel in the world, connecting Great Britain and France, candidly captures the notion that while such engineering feats can be easily imagined, implementation is far trickier and often faces many critical setbacks. A welcome discussion of the structure's environmental impact is included. Diagrams, maps, and historical photos helpfully amplify the account. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

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