Hoover Dam
Publication Information
Author:  Mann, Elizabeth	Illustrator:  Witschonke, Alan
Title:  Hoover Dam	Date:  2001
Publisher:  Mikaya Press	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  1-931414-02-5	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This book tells the story of why and how the Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression with interviews of people who worked on the dam. Illustrations depict the engineering challenges faced by the builders.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers may want to include the book with others about the Great Depression or about construction feats (e.g., Brooklyn Bridge, transcontinental railroad). Discussion or writing may focus on the impact of the Hoover Dam on the economy of the area, whether alterations of natural resources such as the Colorado River are wise, the role of ordinary workers in efforts like the building of the Hoover Dam, or workers' safety issues then and now. Learners interested in engineering will want to examine the illustrations that show the processes undertaken to build the dam. Related WWW sites include the Hoover Dam National Historical Landmark http://www.hooverdam.usbr.gov and American Experience: Hoover Dam http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hoover/.
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Construction/Engineering Hardships > disasters > natural disasters > drought History > region > U.S. history > Great Depression Geography > environment > rivers Work > construction Work > historical Work > laborer

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