building

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123 I can build!

Introduces young children to basic building concepts such as joining, roofing, and folding; and provides instructions for simple projects including a birdhouse and mushroom mansion.

City

a story of Roman planning and construction
Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

The science of buildings

the sky-scraping story of structures
2019
"This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by . . . architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet"--Provided by publisher.
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In the spotlight

2019
When a Kit's pageant rival Melody loses her rabbit, Ellie believes she can build a contraption to catch him, but she begins to doubt herself when Melody insists that a pageant is no place for messy engineering experiments.
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The house that Lou built

2019
Longing for an escape from her extended Filipino family, Lou plans to build a tiny house on land she inherited from her father, but difficulties quickly arise.
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Building with blocks

2020
Introduces readers to the process of building something with blocks.
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Be a construction equipment operator

2020
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.
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Be a construction manager

2020
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.
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20 fun facts about the Empire State Building

Readers will aspire to see the Empire State Building this architectural wonder in person.
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How to build a house

a colossal adventure of construction, teamwork, and friendship
2016
"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.
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