building

When Ellie, who loves to invent and build things, decides to build a doghouse as a gift, she needs to get past the boys-against-the-girls neighborhood feud and ask for help.

This book presents readers with real-world examples of how math skills relevant to fifth and sixth grade Common Core Standards are used on the job in construction every day.

"Polar bears, snowstorms, and zombies? Welcome to the wintery world of Minecraft. This handy guide gives readers the tools they'll need to survive in Minecraft's icy landscapes, and three epic projects to begin their own snow kingdom. Each project includes a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions with visuals. Readers will gain confidence in their engineering skills as they progress through beginner, intermediate, and master builds. They'll construct a cozy igloo library, a massive polar outpost, and a fancy ice hotel. Expert tips help readers create snow golem armies, find fish and other crucial materials.".

"Gravity-defying blocks, floating stairs, and castles in the clouds? In the virtual universe of Minecraft, anything is possible, with the right tips and tricks. Beginner, intermediate, and master projects help readers gain confidence in their engineering skills. They'll construct a powerful plane, an epic sky fortress, and a towering skyscraper. Each project provides a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions with visuals. Time estimates let readers know how long each project will take to complete. From accessing Sneak mode to piloting their own aerial vehicles, readers will rule the pixelated skies in no time.".

"What does it take to make it on a Minecraft mountain? Readers of this handy guide will find out as they create their own civilizations on the top of the world. Expert tips help readers navigate the mountainous terrain, find and use materials in this environment, and much more. They'll gain confidence in their engineering skills as they complete three amazing projects at different levels of difficulty; beginner, intermediate, and master. They'll design a specialized farm, a thrilling roller coaster, and a majestic castle. Each project includes a list of necessary materials, step-by-step instructions with visuals, and an estimate on how much time it will take to complete.".

"In a strange new wilderness, what does it take to survive and thrive? This inside guide to the world of Minecraft gives readers tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions to help them create their own forest fortresses. Fun and accessible, this book is broken down into three projects at different difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, and master. Readers will gain confidence as they construct a comfy camp, a magnificent mushroom mansion, and a towering treetop lodge. Each project provides a time-to-completion estimate, visuals of each step, and a handy materials list so readers can stock up on all the supplies they'll need. Creative tips encourage readers to unleash their imaginations to make their Minecraft masterpieces unique.".

"... gives readers tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions to help them create their own forest fortresses [in Minecraft]... This book is broken down into three projects at different difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, and master. Readers will gain confidence as they construct a ... camp, a ... mushroom mansion, and a ... treetop lodge. Each project provides a time-to-completion estimate, visuals of each step, and a ... materials list so readers can stock up on all the supplies they'll need. Creative tips encourage readers to unleash their imaginations to make their Minecraft masterpieces unique"--Amazon.

"Readers ... will ... create their own civilizations on [a Minecraft mountain] ... Tips help readers navigate the mountainous terrain, find and use materials in this environment, and much more. They'll gain confidence in their engineering skills as they complete three ... projects at different levels of difficulty; beginner, intermediate, and master. They'll design a specialized farm, a ... roller coaster, and a ... castle. Each project includes a list of necessary materials, step-by-step instructions with visuals, and an estimate on how much time it will take to complete"--Provided by publisher.

"... Beginner, intermediate, and master [Minecraft] projects help readers gain confidence in their engineering skills. They'll construct a ... plane, a ... sky fortress, and a ... skyscraper. Each project provides a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions with visuals. Time estimates let readers know how long each project will take to complete..."--Amazon.

Simple text and colorful photographs describe the excitement of a busy construction site.