Construction Zone

Richard Sobol's photographs tell a story in themselves. They are amazing. He spent three years documenting the construction of the Mass. Institute of Technology's Stata Center. Hudson's text wonderfully describes what is seen in the photographs. One thing I really liked was Hudson used a good bit of construction terminology. She put definitions at the bottom of the page for the words that are in bold print. I would definatley recommend this book for your classroom library.

"Construction Zone" guides its readers through the process of putting up a building. We learn about the architects who plan the building, the workers who carry out those plans, and some of the tools and machines used to complete the job. Bold-faced vocabulary words and definitions on the bottom of each page help to cement some of the ideas in the reader's noggin. The book also does its part to combat gender bias by showing that both men and women can be found working at construction sites.

This book was very simple and very cute. Of course its all about the job of a construction worker and the things they do everyday. Little boys would love this book. It is a great informational text. It includes real life photographs of construction and architects. It also includes definitions of words at the bottom of each page. I love the set up of the book and how creative the presentation of the text is.

The book shows the detail of construction work. So often poeple look at buildings with aww and wonder, never considering all the small, perfected details it takes to put such a puzzle together. Constuction Zone reveals the pieces to an amazing puzzle with easy to read text and wonderful pictures. It is perfect for people of all ages to learn a small piece of the inside story of construction.

Has a bunch of vocabulary words and explains how the machines work and the process to building. It also describes the safety procedures and what they use for protection.
Ages 5-7

Great detailed, interesting photgraphs describing all stages of construction. Key words are in bold with definitions on the same page.

Book is about a building being construction. Gives information from the beginning (blue prints) to the finished building.
Source: Pierce County Library
Age: 4-5