How Do Aqueducts Work?
| AUTHOR | Roza, Greg |
| PUBLISHER | PowerKids Press (07/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Many of us take the water that comes out of our faucets for granted. But have you ever wondered how water makes it to your house in the first place? Sometimes it travels for hundreds of miles, thanks to aqueducts! This volume takes readers on a journey to the ancient world to see how people created aqueducts to serve burgeoning civilizations. Readers will also discover that today's aqueducts are technological marvels crafted by scientists, engineers, and many other professionals. Diagrams and stunning photographs of aqueducts both ancient and modern are sure to dazzle readers. The text focuses on STEM skills and has been aligned with relevant curricular topics in both social studies and science.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781499419931
ISBN-10:
1499419937
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.40 x 0.30 x 8.60 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.3
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 4
Dewey Decimal:
628.15
Library of Congress Control Number:
2015050313
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Many of us take the water that comes out of our faucets for granted. But have you ever wondered how water makes it to your house in the first place? Sometimes it travels for hundreds of miles, thanks to aqueducts! This volume takes readers on a journey to the ancient world to see how people created aqueducts to serve burgeoning civilizations. Readers will also discover that today's aqueducts are technological marvels crafted by scientists, engineers, and many other professionals. Diagrams and stunning photographs of aqueducts both ancient and modern are sure to dazzle readers. The text focuses on STEM skills and has been aligned with relevant curricular topics in both social studies and science.
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Author:
Roza, Greg
Roza is a writer and editor for a children's book publisher and teaches at the State University of New York in Fredonia.
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