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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Roads and highways connect small towns, major cities, and even entire countries to each other. In early history, roads used to be paths made by animals and then were adapted to suit human needs. Today, our roads and highways are paved with asphalt and concrete, among other building materials such as gravel and sand. Creating roads and highways requires swaths of land to be cleared and leveled, and may even require sections of mountains to be taken...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Dams and reservoirs are essential aspects of human life today. Without these structures, many people living in areas where water is naturally scarce would be left high and dry. Dams and reservoirs can occur naturally. However, people often interfere with nature to create their own. Damming rivers and creating reservoirs isn't always a completely beneficial practice. To create a reservoir, large areas of land have to be sacrificed. This book explores...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, readers are introduced to the key concepts of farm and forestry management. The day-to-day responsibilities farmers and loggers face can be both fun and dangerous. Heavy machinery must be cared for properly Animals must also be cared for and their waste must be disposed of in a responsible manner. This book touches on topics including the importance of agriculture, farm runoff, responsible harvesting, and reforestation, as well as...
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