I Wonder Why: Tunnels Are Round and Other Questions About Building answers children’s curious questions about how buildings and structures are made. The book explains why tunnels are round, how skyscrapers stand tall, what materials are used in construction, and how bridges are built. With clear explanations and colorful illustrations, it introduces young readers to basic engineering and cons…
The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explai…
In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped
Travel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings – inside and out! Find out how they're built, what they do and lots more fantastic facts in this exciting and very visual book. Each building is intricately illustrated, providing lots of detail to look at and talk about.
Bridging K2 to Primary One is a series of 6 books specially written for preschoolers in preparation for primary school. The books aim to make the transition from preschool to primary school easier for the child. The series comprises 6 books: Grammar and Vocabulary, Comprehension, Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Science and Character Education, It follows the MOE syllabus for Primary One …