How a House Is Built (New & Updated) - Gail Gibbons

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.