roads

From pushing down trees to moving piles of rocks and dirt, bulldozers have a lot of jobs! Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these powerful machines.

Provides an overview of the industry, focusing on land use, commodity production, contribution to the country's GDP, and potential careers in the industry.

Landslides and mudslides are some of the most dangerous forces in nature. In seconds, these roaring rivers of earth and rocks can uproot trees, flip cars, and destroy whole neighborhoods.

"Engineers design roads to be as safe and efficient as possible for the people who travel on them. From roundabouts and speed bumps to the routes that roads take, readers will learn how engineers follow the engineering design process to design roads that suit different environments and people who will use them. Vibrant photographs, child-centered examples, and a model-building activity allow readers to step into the shoes of engineers"--Amazon.

Explains the historical importance and science and technology of roads, and explores famous roads across the globe. Includes an engineering activity that gives readers the chance to apply their knowledge through hands-on construction.

"Which way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road. But what if I go the wrong way? The Road curved a little, almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said, Do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way"--Jacket flap.

Dorothy and her friends follow the enchanted road to Oz and arrive in time for Ozma's birthday party.

This volume provides youth a methodical chapter-by-chapter approach, from general information about this job sector, to early classes to take, to interviewing for and starting work on a road crew. With an emphasis on concrete steps, this book paves a straight path for teens hoping to break into this stable, productive, and important career.