fortification

An account of the way Americans have sought to defend themselves from attack, from the early hand hewn stockade to the mighty coastal fortresses of today.

"It's raining, and Ben is stuck inside with nothing to do. Then he comes up with a wonderful idea: he will build a fort! 'But a monster might move in!' say Mom and Dad. After playing for a while, Ben wishes that a monster would move in"--Amazon.

Freddie and his friends set out to build the world's biggest box fort, but their plan becomes complicated when the creation gets unwieldy and a strange creature takes up residence inside.

Explores the medieval world of castles looking at their history, how they were built, and what life was like inside them.

"The Great Wall of China was built to stop intruders from invading the country. Construction began more than 2,000 years ago. The wall took more than 1,000 years to build. Find out more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to building snow forts for children, focusing on basic tools, building up snow, carving out snow, and other topics.

"This . . . title explores the history and lore behind castles and forts around the world that are reported to be haunted. Using a narrative style, the book tells the debunked and unexplained stories of paranormal occurrences in the castles of royals and the forts of armies. Readers will examine the historical records and eyewitness accounts of ghostly events, and evaluate the evidence"--OCLC.

Best friends Maggie and Abby discover a portal through their living room pillow fort.

Provides instructions for building a variety of children's playhouses, including a tepee, a lean-to fort, a cardboard box maze, and more.

Fly Guy and Buzz learn about castles, including why they were built, how they protected its inhabitants, and the different people who lived inside a castle.