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How a House Is Built

by Gail Gibbons

From plans to a finished home

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From plans to a finished home

A house takes shape through a sequence of construction steps, beginning with an architect’s plans and ending with a family moving in. Gail Gibbons introduces the materials and varied forms used in homebuilding while showing how specialists such as carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers contribute to the work. Simple explanations and clear illustrations make the building process the subject of this picture book, connecting the activity of a construction site with the finished place people call home.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children curious about construction sites and how homes are made
  • Young readers interested in building materials, tools, and practical processes
  • Families seeking an illustrated nonfiction book about construction

Themes

Home constructionBuilding materials and designConstruction careersHow things are made

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Book overview

Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes.

Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built--from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works.

Many different careers--including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers--are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton.

According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
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