erie canal (n.y.)

Provides information on the Erie Canal, one of the first to be built in the United States, and describes its construction and the impact it had on the country and East Coast cities.

An informative essay about a trip across the Erie Canal, complemented by photographs.

Presents the history of the Erie Canal which was constructed in the early nineteenth century and linked Lake Erie with the Hudson River.

In the mid-1800s. with both her father and her uncle in jail on an assault charge, Maggie, her brother, and her ailing mother rush their barge along the Erie Canal to deliver their heavy cargo or lose everything.

An exploration of the history of the Erie Canal that discusses its construction and challenges; examines the geographic and social impact of the project; and includes illustrations, maps, a glossary, and a chronology.

Describes the construction and history of the Erie Canal and uses the information to illustrate elementary division.

A boat captain and his men battle Bill McGrew and his pirate crew on the Erie Canal in a rhyming tale inspired by a folksong.

In the late 1800s, young Timmy O'Dowd and his "city boy" cousin must forget their differences and pool their energies when the Erie Canal is damaged by storms.

Describes the history and building of the Erie Canal in the early 1800s, and explains the effects of the canal on the developing nation.

Discusses the history of this man-made waterway as well as basic engineering, architecture, and mechanical procedures involved in its construction.