Frank Carlson Library

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe a construction worker's tools, workplace, and role in the community"--

"Nonfiction, simple text with full-color photography presenting community helpers on the scene of a construction site"--

"Swing the hammer, drive the bulldozer, put up the skyscraper! In this book, readers will meet the construction workers who build buildings, roads, bridges, and more. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images"--

Most children like to build things, and this book gives them a realistic glimpse into construction projects from houses and skyscrapers to bridges and stadiums. Along the way, readers will learn about some of the planning and materials that go into building, as well as some of the jobs and heavy equipment involved in construction. Left-hand pages contain more complex text to be read by parents while right-hand pages feature text for children written...

What can we spot on the construction site today? Shine a light behind the page and see... From the crane driver high up in his cab and engineers digging deep underground, to bulldozers and all kinds of machines, each page-turn will take you behind the scenes of a busy construction site.

Introduces vehicles commonly found at a construction site, including steamrollers, dump trucks, and excavators.

"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...