Home › Books for Ages 4–8 › How a House Is Built
  • How a House Is Built by Gail Gibbons book cover
  • How a House Is Built by Gail Gibbons book cover
1 2

How a House Is Built

by Gail Gibbons

From plans to a finished home

$21.22 USD
$35.37 USD $21.22 USD
Save 40%

Hardcover New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

From plans to a finished home

An illustrated, step-by-step introduction to how a wood-frame house is built, beginning with an architect’s plans and moving through the work that brings the home together. Along the way, the book introduces construction materials and the roles of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers. Its subject connects the visible activity of a building site with the many kinds of work involved in creating a home.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children curious about construction sites and how houses are made
  • Early readers exploring how everyday structures are built
  • Children interested in the different jobs involved in home construction

Themes

Home constructionBuilding materialsConstruction careersHow things are made

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

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.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all