Kite, L. Patricia.

Building the Three Gorges Dam / L. Patricia Kite. - Express ed. - Chicago : Raintree, c2011. - 56 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. - Science missions Raintree freestyle express . - Science missions. Freestyle express. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-55) and index.

Examines the design, construction, and functions of China's Three Gorges Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Yangtze River, discusses controversies and scientific challenges and solutions encountered on the project, and includes quotations from scientists who worked on the dam.

6.5. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.



1410939995


Dams--Yangtze River Gorges (China)


San Xia Dam (China)

TC558.C52 / S265 2011

627/.8/0951/212