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"The House that She Built educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, we learn about the architect, framer, roofer and many more as they contribute their individual skills needed to complete the collective project -- a new home. With illustrations that connect and empower and words that build upon each other with each page, this book will leave all kids (she, he, and they) excited about their own skills...
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"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"--
" Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as...
6) Whose tools?
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Explains how to build a house from the ground up features six kinds of craftsmen and the 24 tools they use, accurately labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain is revealed under a gatefold, seven in all, engaging the reader in an informative guessing game.
10) Building a house
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"Simple text and photographs present the construction of a house, including information on the workers and equipment needed"--Provided by publisher.
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"The three little pigs stayed safe from the big bad wolf by hiding in a house that could withstand his huffing and puffing. This books examines the science behind strong building that can withstand forces like powerful winds. Includes an activity, fun facts, and an "In the Real World" special feature"--
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"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?"--Page [4] cover.
14) House
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Every town or city is filled with houses of all shapes and sizes, but we don't often stop to think about how they are built. Readers will learn all about the construction process, from foundations to roofs.
15) Houses
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Discusses house construction in the United States, in the past as well as the present.
16) This is a house
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Follows, in text and photographs, the building of a house from the architectural plans to moving-in day.
19) Building homes
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Describes how people in different parts of the world build their homes using local materials available to them.