Book details
The Panama Canal
Description
It took forty years and nearly 25,000 lives, but on August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal was completed. For hundreds of years, adventurers, politicians, sailors and soldiers had dreamed of shortening the long, harrowing journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Yet Panama's geography made the task nearly impossible. Understand the tireless spirit of those who succeeded in building this remarkable canal, and those who died along the way. With b/w photos and illustrations. Ages 9-13.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
96 pages
Why to read
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical significance of the Panama Canal and its impact on global trade and geopolitics.
- To learn about the engineering challenges and innovations that were overcome during the construction of the canal, which remains one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century.
- To explore the environmental and social implications of the canal's construction and operation, including its effects on the local communities and ecosystems.
- To appreciate the cultural and economic transformations that the canal has brought to Panama and the wider region, influencing the course of history and development in Central America.