roads

Illustrations and rhyming text invite the reader to help Toad learn that the road is no place to play.

"Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of ice road truckers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.

Students learn an inquiry-based approach to studying road maps and using global positioning systems, or GPS.

With the infrastructure of America crumbling, the author, renowned engineer and historian Henry Petroski, takes a serious look at US roads and bridges. Highlights the necessity of maintaining our roads and bridges and calls citizens to take action to demand the government repair and maintain these infrastructures. Includes charts and photographs.

Text and illustrations look at ten routes from around the world that have shaped the world today.

Looks at how and why roads are built, discussing early roads, different types of roads and more.

After Cecil the toad discovers that a new freeway project is aimed right at his pond, he and the other pond creatures resolve to stop the construction.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a young rabbit as he leaves home on a journey, discovering the joys of different kinds of roads and what they may bring--including a way back home.

Explains what road maps and GPS are and how to make use of them.

Explores the architectural design of roads, discussing the people and stories behind their construction.