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2) Diggers
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World�
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how diggers--also known as excavators--work, and how digger machinery is used in the construction industry.
3) Cranes
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World�
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how cranes work, how they are used to lift materials for construction, and the different types of crane machinery.
4) Bulldozers
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World�
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how bulldozers work and the different jobs bulldozers do in construction, garbage disposal, and demolition.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Why do people build with arches? Why do we use stone in some places and wood in others? What's a foundation? How do you plan a road or construct a bridge? The answers to these questions can help gamers in Minecraft and in the real world! Through building their own structures and systems in Minecraft, young readers and gaming fans will learn about the past and present of human engineering, with a vision toward the future.
8) Dump trucks
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World�
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how dump trucks are used in garbage disposal, how dump trucks work, and what it's like to operate a dump truck.
Author
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress. Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn how to catch a leprechaun in this exciting companion to the New York Times bestselling book, How to Catch a Leprechaun! This companion book will have kids and parents tripping over themselves to catch a leprechaun! With colorful, engaging instructions for 10 different traps plus fun stickers in the back, it's perfect for structured lesson plans or for rainy days at home"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most amazing landmarks. Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pantheon in Italy, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Shard in England and the Sapporo Dome in Japan. Discover the ingenious...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
We spend most of our lives in buildings. We make our homes in them. We go to school in them. We work in them. But why and how did people start making buildings? How did they learn to make them stronger, bigger, and more comfortable? Why did they start to decorate them in different ways? From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by two young architects, Patrick Dillon's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller/EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
Description
"Young builders will delight in exploring all the hidden secrets of a construction site. They simply hold the book's pages to the light to 'see-through' everything that's being built--inside and out"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Put on your hard hat and step inside the construction zone: you're invited on a virtual tour of a building in progress. The building - the Stata Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank O. Gehry - is playful and colorful.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
Construction is an important part of Minecraft . Players get creative and build houses, cities, and more. Explore the endless possibilities of Minecraft construction, learn all about the materials needed for building, and discover different ways to play in this book!
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Abby loves her community and the construction workers that built it! Construction workers create everything from sidewalks to buildings. This engaging approach to curricular content invites readers to learn all about construction workers"--
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
2009, c2004
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
Description
Text and bird's-eye-view illustrations follow the action at a construction site throughout the year, from the demolition of an old structure, to pumping concrete, to setting roof timbers, to painting the walls. Includes challenges for readers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors.
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