a colossal adventure of construction, teamwork, and friendship
Lacey, Saskia
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.
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.
Examines different types of structures, how civil and structural engineers solve design problems, and what is required to become a civil or structural engineer.