building

Follows, in simple text and illustrations, the building of a skyscraper step by step.

Describes the construction of the early houses and the later development of structural steel buildings including today's latest developments in poured concrete.

Identifies career opportunities in the construction industry, providing descriptions of equipment operators, carpenters, electricians, inspectors, and others, with information on responsibilities and training, and profiles of workers in the field.

Provides instructions for building storage sheds, walls and fences, playhouses and gazebos, garages, and other outdoor structures.

A new building is constructed in Lego City, and all different vehicles are used to help build it, including an excavator, a bulldozer, and a crane.

Photographs and simple text explore how the shape, pattern, and exterior of buildings reveal their purpose; and compares historical building methods with modern ones.

A cumulative tale in which Jack and Jill build a treehouse that becomes a favorite place for them and their friends to spend time.

Jerry's imaginative dad likes to build things, but when the jungle gym that started out fun grows out of control, Jerry's fear of heights--and the zoo animals and mobs of people the gym attracts--give Jerry the jitters.

Explores the role throughout history of the occupations involved with building, including architects, contractors, construction laborers, masons, roadbuilders, and tunnelers.