Discussing when and how the Hoover Dam was built and describes the working conditions of employees and social conditions of the early 1930s. Part of the "You Wouldn't Want to. . . ." series. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 5.2 ATOS Book Level: 5.6 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 149806EN Reading Counts Level: 5.4 Reading Counts Points: 3 Lexile Measure: 920 Lexile Code: IG (Illustrated Guide) Guided Reading Level: Q.