concrete construction

"From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative and visually sweeping"--Provided by publisher.

Mike and his Mighty Mixer concrete truck keep busy doing a variety of jobs, like helping make a new playground for a school, building an airport terminal, paving a new road, and laying the foundation for an apartment complex.

An illustrated guide to working with concrete that covers footing, walls, slabs, steps, walks, driveways, and repairs.

A practical guide to the planning and construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces, and chimneys; with information on cement and mortar types and mixes, cold-weather work, and other masonry techniques.

Step-by-step guide to learning the skills needed to complete masonry and concrete jobs, with a review of tools and materials, planning pointers, technical advice and instructions for special home improvement projects.

Follows limestone from the quarry to the factory where it eventually is formed into cement and ultimately becomes concrete and is made into a bridge.

Provides step-by-step directions for building projects using brick and concrete.