building

Explains the ways construction workers help people throughout their community. Details the types of jobs they perform and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"An Owl book." Contains instructions for the amateur builder to build a weather-tight structure that is flexible and stury. Includes illustrations.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers explains what construction workers do and how they work to build things in our community"--.

"Mega Machines" takes readers to a busy, noisy construction site to watch the bulldozers, diggers and cement mixers in action, constructing a new school. In this Level 1 "DK Reader" children just beginning to read will be part of the action -- from preparing the site to adding the finishing touches and having a grand opening ceremony.

Investigates science facts and concepts related to structures, with photographs and cartoon illustrations, historical background, and mini quizzes.

Explains how bridges, skyscrapers, tunnels, and other large construction projects are planned and completed.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions of terms related to nearly eighty working areas in the field of architecture and construction, including brickwork, ceramics, excavation, framing, masonry, roofing, stairs, and windows.