building

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.

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

Discusses the materials and methods used in building the great English cathedrals, the craftsmen who built them, and the styles in which they were built.

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.

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.