Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats? Thatâs what the Erie Canal is. In the 1800s, people dug a canal that was 363 miles long. It helped link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Can you guess how long it took to build the canal? Or why the canal was important? Read this book to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Booksâą collection. With high-energy designs, exciting illustrations, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Booksâą bring nonfiction topics to life!