building

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.

An alphabet book introducing the properties of natural and human-made structures, discussing form versus function and how structures are built.

Introduces ten unique American constructions including the Sears Tower, the Erie Canal, the Lincoln Tunnel, the Alaska pipeline, the Grand Coulee Dam, the Louisiana Superdome, the Seattle Space Needle, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Gateway Arch, and Disney's Epcot Center.

Clever Albert uses all the supplies in his workshop to build an alphabet for the school playground.

Recounts stories of great builders and their works, from the dawn of time to the present.

A young boy watches as construction workers, carpenters, roofers, plumbers, electricians, and other workers build a house.

Examines the history and construction of various types of structures, including bridges, skyscrapers, and domes; and provides instructions for related projects.

An illustrated alphabet book, featuring brief descriptions of twenty-six construction machines and related equipment--one for each letter from A to Z.

Examines some important discoveries about building and the science behind them.

An introduction to construction workers that examines their tasks, clothing, tools, and education.