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Revolution in construction Revolution in construction Lynnette Brent Sandvold "Discusses the history of construction, how the technology was developed, and the science behind it"--Provided by publisher. OL13691855W
Del cemento al puente (From Cement to Bridge) Del cemento al puente (From Cement to Bridge) Robin Nelson How is a bridge built? Cement is mixed with water and rocks to make concrete. The concrete is poured into holes and into blocks that are stacked to make a bridge. Once fences and lights are added … OL15181374W
Hammer & saw Hammer & saw Harvey Weiss Includes basic instructions on how to choose, measure, and saw wood, hammer in nails, drill holes, and finish wood surfaces. OL15848779W
At the construction site At the construction site P. Migliari Describes how different kinds of trucks are used in a construction project.-- OL16182124W
Darkest depths and other underground megastructures Darkest depths and other underground megastructures Ian Graham "Describes the technology and engineering used to build deep mines, to drill for oil, and to build deep underground tunnels"--Provided by publisher. OL16262835W
The Story of Buildings The Story of Buildings Patrick Dillon 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 strong… OL17338023W
Building Building Philip Wilkinson There has always been an incredible diversity of domestic buildings around the world from simple branch and animal skin lean-tos to log cabins Roman villas and skyscrapers. This superb collection of … OL1897782W
Construction zone Construction zone Tana Hoban Photographs illustrate the kinds of equipment and earthmovers found at construction sites. OL1979820W
Look Inside a Building Site Look Inside a Building Site Rob Lloyd Jones,Stefano Tognetti 16 unnumbered pages : 23 cm OL21149414W
Spot the Difference Building Site Spot the Difference Building Site DK Publishing 1 volume : 22 cm OL21151937W
From empty lot to building From empty lot to building Meg Greve "Have you ever seen an empty lot and wondered what it would take to build something on it? Well, this book describes the step-by-step process of everyone involved. From the architect, who designs the… OL24162395W
The building site The building site Philippe Dupasquier In a day at the construction site of a skyscraper, the various machines and workers do their jobs. OL2788920W
Buildings Buildings Robert Adam Examines different kinds of buildings throughout history, discussing their forms and purposes and how they were built. OL2930230W
Construction crews Construction crews JoAnn Early Macken "Simple text and photographs present a construction crew, including information on the tools and equipment they use"--Provided by publisher. OL3345558W
Demolition Demolition JoAnn Early Macken "Simple text and photographs present building demolition, including information on the workers and equipment needed"--Provided by publisher. OL3345569W
Hammers, nails, planks, and paint Hammers, nails, planks, and paint Thomas Campbell Jackson A step-by-step description of how a new house is built, from the architect's first blueprint to the day a family moves into their new home. OL3660157W
Who builds? Who builds? Michael Rex Lots of busy workers are building lots of different things. Who are they? Lift up the flaps to find out. OL484455W
Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book Steven Caney A wonderfully comprehensive book of design, building, and architecture for kids aged 8 to 12. Steven Caney's Ultimate Building Book is the latest learning blockbuster from an author who really knows … OL5095588W
Construction giants Construction giants Ross Robert Olney Simple text and photographs present the "monster" machines used in constructing buildings, roads, factories, and bridges, and explains the jobs of each. OL6808142W
Construction Construction Philippe Biard Young readers learn what's on a construction site, and what masons and joiners and other construction workers do. Includes transparent overlays OL8973975W
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