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Infrastructure of America's Tunnels

Infrastructure of America's Tunnels

by Lusted, Marcia

ISBN: 9781680201505

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Infrastructure is something that we use every day, like roads, bridges, and tunnels, but probably never think too much about. However, in the United States, many parts of the country’s infrastructure are old, falling apart, and desperately need repair and upgrading. Tunnels are especially vital to transportation, and extremely dangerous when they collapse. This book explores eight tunnels of different types that are lifelines for transportation in the US, but are now at risk. Whether its Boston’s Big Dig, the twin railroad tunnels under the Hudson River, California’s Hetch Hetchey water system, or a rail tunnel in Baltimore that’s more than 100 years old, these tunnels are very important to the entire country. Without emergency repairs and expansion, these tunnels could fail, with catastrophic results.

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  • Copyright: 2019
    Imprint:
    Mitchell Lane
    Category:
    Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6

  • Book Features:

    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents
    • Timeline

    Dewey Number: 624.0
    Page Count:
    48
    Trim:
    8 1/2 x 11