This is an illustrated study of many different types of tunnels and their uses, from natural burrows made by animals such as rabbits and worms to historical and modern man-made tunnels. The author considers tunnels for various types of transport, from motorized vehicles and trains to canal boats. Examples of famous and extraordinary tunnels such as the Mont Blanc tunnel, St. Bernard tunnel and the proposed Channel tunnel are included. The construction of tunnels and the hazards involved are described.
- ISBN10 1852103108
- ISBN13 9781852103101
- Publish Date 8 April 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English