Book of Marvels
Do you know what a man-made canal is? A man-made canal is a
big strip of land cut out to make a ditch that boats can pass through. For
example, the Panama Canal. This canal was dug to make the 2-week journey around
South America a shorter, 9-hour trip through South America. Come, let us go and
take a trip to this famous canal. As we arrive at the main entrance, boats of
every kind are crowded up. Honking, and beeping, busy as bees. However, when we
get out further in the canal, the boats thin out and we can see a beautiful
landscape. Even though it might seem like, since the Panama Canal is man-made,
this canal would only be a stream going through a bunch of mountains and
precipices, the Panama Canal is actually a very beautiful place. Over time,
jungles have been able to grow, and cover the banks of this canal. Now, there
are many native inhabitants. Monkeys, Parrots, Flamingoes, Cranes, and many different creatures! We can see birds fly through the air, monkeys swing through the trees,
and alligators sunbathing on the banks. I have never been to the Panama Canal,
but reading Mr. Halliburton’s “Book of Marvels” has really inspired me to see
it for myself!
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