Building Structures and Towers

Name: Building Structures and Towers
ISBN: 9781484637463

Building It Right Series

For the child who constantly asks 'how does it work?', this book explores the fascinating world of building structures and towers, satisfying their curiosity about engineering and design.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child’s love for building with blocks or LEGOs turns into a stream of 'how' and 'why' questions about real-world structures. 'Building Structures and Towers' transforms this natural curiosity into a foundational understanding of engineering. The book uses clear language and vibrant photos to explain concepts like foundations, frames, and forces, exploring how bridges, domes, and skyscrapers are designed to be strong. It directly supports emotional themes of curiosity and creativity, while also touching on the resilience needed when creations tumble and the teamwork often required in construction. Perfect for ages 6-9, this book provides the vocabulary and concepts to help a young builder think like a real engineer.

Curiosity & Wonder Construction Science Experiments Creativity & Imagination Vehicles & Machines Resilience & Perseverance

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. This is a straightforward, secular, informational STEM book.

Ideal Reader

A 6 to 9-year-old who is a kinesthetic learner and a natural builder. This is for the child who is obsessed with LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, or blocks and is beginning to get frustrated when their ambitious creations collapse. They are ready for the 'why' behind the 'what' of building.