How we use plants for shelter

Plants are made into materials used to build both the exterior and interior of different kinds of shelters. Some of these materials are wood, timber, straw, and bamboo; and paint, flooring and walls. Readers also learn how to build a model hut!

Tip tip dig dig

A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing their work means plenty of joyful noise! From the crane that lifts, lifts, lifts to the bulldozer that push, push-pushes, to the steamroller that rolls, rolls, rolls, every machine here makes it own special sound. And the surprise ending, when the great big mess on page one becomes a wonderful playground, is sure to leave kids pleased!

Look at that building! : a first book of structures

Learning about buildings and how they are constructed has never been so much fun. This gem of a book introduces young readers to basic construction concepts through the eyes of five friends keen on building a doghouse for their pet pooch, Max. To find out more about the task, Yulee, Martin, Nick, Sally and Pedro head to the library, where they learn about foundations, beams, frames and other bu…

What were the Twin Towers?

When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers—also known as the World Trade Center—and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist a…

At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

A famous address has many stories to tell about its occupants, especially if it is the home of the president of the United States. Amusing illustrations and anecdotes about past occupants recount the remarkable history of the White House for young readers.

The Liberty Bell

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9780516244853

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 15 cm

Series Title

Welcome books

Call Number

974.8 DOU

The Statue of Liberty

Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbols, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic new series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America.

Building the capital city

Looks at the history of Washington, D.C. from Pierre L'Enfant's original plan for a Federal City through the construction of government buildings, museums, and memorials

The story of the White House

This highly informative photo-essay traces the White House from its humble beginnings in uninhabitable swampland to its present-day grandeur. Easy-to-read text filled with fun facts, portraits of all our Presidents and First Ladies, and new and archival photographs make this an unforgettable visit to the world's most famous home. Full-color photographs.

Learn weight training in a weekend

Provides advice on equipment and preparations for weight lifting, describes a specific program of training spread over two days, and suggests follow-up activities.