building

Introduces readers to the process of building something with blocks.

Describes the field of construction equipment operation, including what to expect on a typical workday, education and training, rewards and challenges, rules and regulations, and more.

Describes the career of being a construction manager, including what to expect on a typical workday, education and training, rewards and challenges, rules and regulations, and more.

Readers will aspire to see the Empire State Building this architectural wonder in person.

"Eli's famous for dreaming big. After all their adventures, Eli and his friends are ready to build a place they can return to at the end of the day, a place they can share stories and dreams. But a house is only a home when everyone feels like they belong. Can Eli find a way to make everyone happy, or will his friends hit the road without him?"--Back cover.

Dinosaurs from one to ten use construction equipment to dig, shovel, roll, and scrape as they build a fun surprise.

Using knowledge from a library book, brothers Mac and Mac build a fortress but Meatball, armed with a book of his own, wants to take it from them.

Provides answers to questions about construction, covering planning, styles of structures, materials, skyscrapers, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes what it is like to be a construction worker, discussing the skills and requirements of construction careers, the tools used, and how they help the community.

Charts the milestones in the history of building construction and architectural styles in a narrative timeline format. Features: glossary, additional resources, and index.