Lesley A DuTemple

A history of the building of the Panama Canal, with emphasis on the difficulties of digging a canal where some engineers said it could not be done.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of tigers.

Traces the history of the underground transportation system in New York City, discussing the politics involved, how it was financed, the men who built it, and the construction techniques.

Describes the history of the construction, in Rome, Italy, of the Colosseum, considered by many to be the most famous building in the world.

Recounts the history of the creation of the Taj Mahal, built as a tomb and memorial for the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, natural habitat, and life cycle of these large wading birds, and tells about the efforts of scientists to establish resident flocks.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of moose.