History
What Is the Panama Canal?
2014·112 pages
Explore the history and engineering marvel of the Panama Canal in this informative children's book.
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Explore the history and engineering marvel of the Panama Canal in this informative children's book.
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Before 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and north along the Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world’s most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal!
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No romantic or sexual content present.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of dangerous working conditions during canal construction.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Brief references to geopolitical issues surrounding canal construction.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content present.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor mentions of harsh labor conditions during canal building.
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