Cumulative text reveals who was really responsible for the house that Jack claims to have built, and all of the trucks involved, from the bulldozer used to clear the land to the van that brought a hammock for the back yard.

"The only series of step-by-step guides to succeeding in the skilled trades and achieving the American dream. At Your Best as a Plumber is your playbook for learning if a career as a plumber is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master plumber, and launching your own small business. Learn: What does a career as a plumber look like? Why should you consider becoming a plumber? How do you become a successful craftsman as...

A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Includes related facts and counting activities.

"From skyscrapers to bridges, meet the extraordinary people who helped build some of the world's architectural marvels"--

"Jasper the fox and Ollie the sloth have a fort-building contest in their yard"--

Exploring the art and science behind the world's greatest structures, from Greek temples and Roman aqueducts to iron bridges and skyscrapers of glass and steel, this title deals with history's greatest achievements in design, engineering and architecture.