building

Illustrations with transparent overlays and brief text present information about construction, describing what a site looks like, what a mason and joiner do, and how a subway and road are built.

Presents information on the inner workings of large structures, illustrated with detailed three-dimensional models that include dissections of skyscrapers, theatre stages, roadways, underwater tunnels, bridges, and rollercoasters.

Describes the different materials used in construction by the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Romans.

Rick, a middle class white boy, finds himself a fish out of water when he spends the summer with the Romero family who live in a barrio in the hills of Santo Domingo, Mexico, for free room and board and help with his Spanish as he works with them to build a house on their land.

Lulu the rhinoceros is good at building things and once Fred the rabbit finds a magic toolbox, he can build things too.

Oliver Pig decides to build a fort in the backyard and his friends become involved with the project as well.

The neighborhood kids decide to build Max his own awesome doghouse.

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

Presents a children's science book for early readers that explores the functions and materials of various structures. Includes activities.

Briefly describes what goes on at different construction sites, people who work on construction crews, and some of the heavy machines used. Includes a related activity.