Building Dikes and Levees (Great Engineering)

Stefoff, Rebecca

ISBN 10: 1502606097 / ISBN 13: 9781502606099

Published by Cavendish Square (edition Illustrated), 2015

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Synopsis:

Describes flooding and how to prevent it, examines the design and construction of dikes and levees, and presents examples of historic floods and levee failures.

From School Library Journal: Gr 2-4-These examinations of large-scale infrastructure elements focus particularly on the role of civil engineers in planning and construction. Each volume opens with a lucid explanation of the chosen structure's function-"People and beavers are alike in one way," the author begins one, going on to explain why and how both build dams-and proceeding to present a historical overview, describing construction methods, and highlighting significant examples. The level of specific detail varies considerably; Stefoff differentiates between caissons and cofferdams, in Building Bridges, for instance, but only mentions three types of bridges. But along with mentioning significant design challenges, she considers relevant environmental issues in several volumes and even the value of dam removals. Pictures, mostly photos, take second place to the narrative throughout; in Building Roads, for example, Stefoff mentions several renowned ones but supplies illustrations for only a few (and no maps at all). VERDICT Though these titles have a few flaws, as case studies in engineering at work, they offer clear and cogent pictures.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Building Dikes and Levees (Great Engineering)
Publisher: Cavendish Square (edition Illustrated)
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Illustrated.