building

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building

Ancient Egyptian construction and architecture

1990
An unabridged republication of a 1930 text which provides a description and analysis of the building practices of ancient Egypt, discussing quarrying methods, transportation of materials, pyramid construction, and other topics.

Remarkable structures

engineering today's innovative buildings
2002

A kids' guide to building forts

1993
Presents a brief history of forts, step-by-step instructions for building indoor and outdoor forts, hints on where to obtain materials, and safety tips.

One big building

a counting book about construction
2004
A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers.

The lot at the end of my block

2001
A cumulative story about the construction of a building, beginning with an empty lot at the end of the block and ending with a new house and neighbors.

The house in the meadow

2003
In the year following a couple's marriage surrounded by their ten best friends, different sized crews of construction workers build a house for them, from nine strong diggers to one inspector.

Good morning, Digger

2005
Digger, Dump Truck, Cement Mixer, and their friends each do their part to build a community center.

Construction worker

2003
An introduction to the educational background, equipment, clothing, and various duties of a construction worker.

B is for bulldozer

a construction ABC
2003
As children watch over the course of a year, builders construct a rollercoaster using tools and materials that begin with each letter of the alphabet.

Tony's hard work day

2002
Because no one will let him help renovate the family's new country house, Tony builds one of his own.

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