In Panama Canal, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this important engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this crucial waterway. An infographic illustrates how the canal works, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Panama Canal using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

One of the greatest peacetime epics of human endeavor, the creation of the Panama Canal captured, for decades, the world's imagination. Now a major cruise destination, the Canal was the 'moon launch' of its day, plunging France into near financial and political ruin before becoming the crowning achievement of America under President Theodore Roosevelt, ushering in an era of global trade and prosperity. All Panama Canal itineraries are included from...

This drama chronicles a century, from 1913 to 2013, when the famous canal and Panama itself were built. The film weaves together the tales of five remarkable characters.. “Uncover the history of the Panama Canal which expands beyond what little we may know of the country’s history.” – Sydney Levine, INDIEWIRE

This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the canal was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the canal.

Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, international, and health aspects of getting the project finished on time.

"Describes the struggles and accomplishments in building the Panama Canal. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--

Explore the mind boggling construction of the Panama Canal through historic film footage, rare archival photographs, and insightful narration from David McCullough.

Since the beginning of exploration, people have searched for easier ways to navigate between waterways and oceans to bolster trade. The Panama Canal demonstrates how innovation, advanced engineering, hard work, and great personal cost resulted in one of modern history's most critical trade routes. This book includes information about the explorers and inventors behind the project, the goods and services traded, and the ways the canal is used today....