How A House Is Built New Updated

Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 0823430855
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How a House Is Built written by Gail Gibbons and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 0823446948
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How a House Is Built (New & Updated) written by Gail Gibbons and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Byron Barton
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0688093566
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building a House written by Byron Barton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1990-05-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A machine digs a big hole. A cement mixer pours cement. Carpenters put up walls. Bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, and painters do their part. Through brilliantly simple words and pictures we follow each step, and before our eyes a house is built.

Author : Jonathan Bean
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374380236
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Our House written by Jonathan Bean and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family of four builds a house, back, away from the road, down a dirt lane, in the middle of an old, weedy field.

Author : Larry Haun
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781561585328
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Habitat for Humanity, how to Build a House written by Larry Haun and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master builder Larry Haun brings you this complete, step-by-step guide to building a house.

Author : Jeanne Gore
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071491236
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book So... You Want To Build a House written by Jeanne Gore and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-06-27 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows homeowners how to stay within one percent of their budget Delivers the perfect balance of information--covers everything homeowners need to know without overwhelming details Ready-to-use worksheets save time and money Tells homeowners who to meet with, when to meet, and how to track progress and control costs

Author : Charlie Wing
Publisher : RSMeans
ISBN 13 : 9781118099407
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Your House Works written by Charlie Wing and published by RSMeans. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand how to maintain everything in yourhome—including the kitchen sink How Your House Works, Second Edition reinforces the factthat it pays to be an informed consumer. Knowledge of your home'ssystems helps you control repair and construction costs and makessure the correct elements are being installed or replaced. HowYour House Works uncovers the mysteries behind just about everymajor appliance and building element in your house. Clear,full-color drawings show you exactly how these things should be puttogether and how they function, including what to check if theydon't work. Covering topics such as electrical systems, heating and airconditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation,framing, doors, and windows, this updated Second Edition hasconsiderable additional information, with new chapters related tosustainability in and outside the house, as well as new topics,including clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture andmold, and passive solar heating. Illustrated guidance on electrical systems, heating and airconditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation,framing, doors, and windows Includes a wealth of additional information, with new chaptersrelated to sustainability and outside the house Features new topics that include clock thermostats, ventlessgas heaters, moisture and mold, LED lamps, motion-activated lightswitches, and passive solar heating Presented in a richly illustrated with full-color drawings With see-through, cross-section drawings that show you howthings are put together and how they function, How Your HouseWorks supplies you with the knowledge that just might save youhaving to call in a professional.

Author : Henry Nonnenberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592573813
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Build Your Own Home on a Shoestring written by Henry Nonnenberg and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build Your Own Home on a Shoestringshows readers everything they need to know to manage the construction of their dream homes and save big bucks in the process - it's how-to meets how-to-save! The book guides prospective homebuilders through each stage of the homebuilding process - from planning and financing to design and construction - and shows them how to reduce, even eliminate, costs along the way. Readers will learn how to- Buy the right piece of land at the right price. Find the best loan and negotiate closing costs. Get free design advice from professionals. Buy the floor plan of their dreams for next to nothing. Negotiate the best prices on materials and supplies. Save thousands on plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling systems. Cut costs on walls, flooring, and interior rooms. Keep contractors and subcontractors on schedule. Handle unexpected delays and expenses.

Author : Saskia Lacey
Publisher : Walter Foster Jr.
ISBN 13 : 1633221415
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build a House written by Saskia Lacey and published by Walter Foster Jr.. This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part animated children's storybook, part real instructional book on home construction, this book blends the two to teach children construction in a fun way!

Author : John Michael Carroll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781600850226
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House written by John Michael Carroll and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for building a home.