The author, a US Bureau of Reclamation engineer, recounts his experiences in the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River up to the present day condition of the dam. Almost the antithesis of A River Lost . On the American West and its Disappearing Water. non-fiction Children's Books Beavers for Kids . Discover how these expert architects construct incredible dams, some over 12 feet high and 600 feet long. Complete introduction for children to the ecology, behavior, lifecycle and feeding habits of this complex North American mammal Fine photographs and drawings complement this fine introduction to beavers for children ages 6-11.
Children learn how beavers influence and alter local habitats.
Perfect for ages 6-10. taken from the Acorn Naturalists online order form for this book.