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Canals and Waterways

By Chris Oxlade

How do rivers flow, and how can people make water travel uphill?

informative practical engaging illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction Nature History

What is Canals and Waterways about?

Explore the fascinating world of canals, rivers and other waterways. Discover how natural waterways form and how people have designed canals, locks, aqueducts and dredgers to move water and transport goods. Learn about waterways in different parts of the world, how they are built and how they work. Clear explanations, photographs and illustrations bring the subject to life, while practical projects show you how to make your own model river boat, aqueduct and dredger.

About the author

Chris Oxlade is a British author who has written hundreds of books for children about science, technology, and how things work. His exciting books, like 'Can You Feel the Force?', help young readers discover amazing facts about the world. Chris loves making learning fun and easy to understand for everyone.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1994

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