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Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
This title explores and explains how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. The bridge's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the bridge was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the bridge.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the canal was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the canal.
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
168 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
As popular as birdhouses are, many are designed with aesthetics in mind, rather than the bird's preferences and needs. Not so for the projects in Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses. Lifelong birder Melvin "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk you step-by-step through 15+ projects for safe birdhouses that birds find conducive to their natural nesting habitats. Birdhouses include residences for bluebirds, wrens, robins, chickadees,...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Containers and trellises give your garden structure and beauty, but in order to support your plants in style without breaking your budget you need to make them yourself. The projects in this book provide ideas for accessories that can be built without a shop full of fancy tools.
8) Dam
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a dam is constructed, highlighting the many tools and pieces of construction equipment used. Includes full-color photographs.
9) Stadium
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a stadium is constructed, highlighting the many tools, persons, and pieces of construction equipment needed to do the job. Includes full-color photographs.
10) School
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a school is constructed, highlighting the many tools and pieces of construction equipment used. Includes full-color photographs.
11) Destined for you
Author
Language
English
Description
In 1869, Gloriana Womack's family is much smaller since scarlet fever killed her mother and two of her siblings. She lives in a modest cottage in Duluth, Minnesota, with her father and young brother, and she has dedicated her life to holding her tiny, fractured family together--especially as her father is frequently gone on long fishing trips. Their livelihood may come from the waters of Lake Superior, but storms on the lake can be dangerous, even...
12) Road
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Details the process by which a road is constructed, highlighting the many tools and pieces of construction equipment used. Includes full-color photographs.
13) Water park
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Young readers learn how a water park is built. Features simple text, color photographs, and a glossary.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
202 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"With proper planning and design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat and expanded entertainment area for family and friends, but it's also a great return on a home investment. For homeowners building new decks or upgrading existing ones, or for builders and remodeling contractors looking for new ideas for their clients, this most complete and up-to-date book is packed with over 300...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
Español
Description
Explores the work that goes on in an automobile factory and how its workers are each responsible for a different part of the vehicle being built. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
490L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Explores the work that goes on in an automobile factory and how its workers are each responsible for a different part of the vehicle being built. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
18) Skyscraper
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the time, like bridges, houses, boats, and cars, to things that...
20) Toys
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Reviews the history of toys, looks at how plastic revolutionized the toy industry, and discusses how toys are invented, produced, and distributed around the world.