A Story that Stands Like a Dam by Russell Martin tells the exciting true story of how the massive Glen Canyon Dam was built in the American desert during the 1950s and 1960s. The book reads like an adventure novel, focusing on the real people involved, including the brave construction workers who hung from high canyon walls and the politicians who wanted to bring water to dry cities. It also introduces the early environmentalists who fought hard to save the beautiful, hidden canyons from being flooded by the new Lake Powell. Ultimately, the author does a fantastic job of showing both sides of the story about how human genius can build something truly spectacular, even though it can also permanently change nature in a heartbreaking way.
