building

"Construction workers use many tools to build things. This carefully leveled text with vibrant photos and critical-thinking questions will help young readers learn what tools construction workers need to do their job"--Provided by publisher.

During a busy day at the construction site, the workers use a variety of machines to knock down a building and begin constructing a new one.

When Amelia Bedelia babysits for the Hardy family, she becomes involved in some unexpected remodeling of their house.

Contains hundreds of accurate line drawings depicting the growing buildings and infrastructure of Manhattan as it transformed from a small Dutch outpost to a commercial, financial, and cultural metropolis. Illustrates the techniques used to construct dozens of skyscrapers, subways, and bridges.

Photographs and text provide information about the history of buildings, discussing how they were built, their embellishments, and their uses.

Introduces young children to basic building concepts such as joining, roofing, and folding; and provides instructions for simple projects including a birdhouse and mushroom mansion.

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

"This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by . . . architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet"--Provided by publisher.

When a Kit's pageant rival Melody loses her rabbit, Ellie believes she can build a contraption to catch him, but she begins to doubt herself when Melody insists that a pageant is no place for messy engineering experiments.

Longing for an escape from her extended Filipino family, Lou plans to build a tiny house on land she inherited from her father, but difficulties quickly arise.