How a House Is Built

This is a fun book by Gail Gibbons that takes us through the steps of building a house. Of course it simplifies it, but it's written for the preschool/kindergarten ageset. Unfortunately all the characters are white, but there are women involved in the process, which was a step forward in 1990. The book takes us through the process with all the various workers: contractor, surveyor, heavy equipment operators, foundation builders, well drillers, septic crew carpenters, plumers, masons, electrictians, heating specialists, drywallers, painters, and landscapers.

This book is an introduction to how, what, who is involved when it comes to building houses. This book introduces students to the different professions that are involved with building a house. The book shows the variety of materials that are needed to build a house. I would only use this book with very young students. This book could potentially be a way that you could help students connect the engineering design process in class to the real world. Ultimately, I do not think I would use this book in my classroom, due to the disengaging material.

Using vibrant colors and detailed imagery, Gibbons shows children how exciting the process of house-building is. Children will see the use of many tools, machines, and teamwork. Ages 2-5. Classroom collection.

This is a great book to teach children about houses are built for those kids that are interested in this question. In the book it goes over how the house is built, what jobs people do, and the materials they use. This book describes everything in detail and offers deteailed pictures so children can get a better understanding of the process.

Ages 4-8
Pierce College library

How a House is Built by Gail Gibbons is a detailed yet picture book that explains the process of building a house. The book guides young readers through the various steps involved in construction, such as laying the foundation, framing, plumbing, and finishing work. The pictures are vibrant and detailed, which helps to hold the interest of young readers and aids in their understanding of the construction process. This book is best suited for children 4-8
Source -Pierce County Library

This book walks the reader through the many steps to build a house. Everything from the designer to the septic tank system, children are introduced to the fact that it takes many people in their community to work together to accomplish a place for a family to move in and call home.

This informational book gives examples of how to make a house from beginning to end. It has great vocabulary about the tools they use. Not every children can relate, especially children from other countries. But it would be great for them to compare their house to the one shown in the book. The illustrations are made with watercolor and ink and are very colorful. This book is great for children between 3 and 8 years. It's a great book to have in the classroom library.