building

People have been building temporary shelters for at least 40,000 years. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 1750s, many people around the world have moved to cities. Examine significant developments in construction technology in Buildings and Structures, one of the titles in the Technology and Innovation series.

In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home.

Provides a look at construction as a career, examines the advantages and dangers of the work, discusses how to prepare for a construction job, and includes safety advice.

"Learn to count with 10 little excavators! What a busy day on the construction site! Young readers can practice their numbers while learning all the things an excavator does, from digging and clearing to pushing and pouring"--Back cover.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest libraries, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of libraries using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

"From building brick houses to the Great Pyramids, ancient peoples accomplished great works of construction by developing new technologies and building off ancient building techniques. Discover the science behind the architecture of the ancient world"--.

Do you like putting things together and building? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in building might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.

An illustrated pop-up book with rhyming text that tells how each day of the week a different group of bugs work to build a shiny new bug house.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest roller coasters, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of roller coasters using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Nine kid-friendly questions give elementary readers an inside look at Minecraft to spark their curiosity about the brand's history and game play. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.