construction projects

Profiles forty-five girls who talk about their abilities to use power tools; gives instruction on how to use a variety of tools; and provides step-by-step instructions for thirteen building projects.

"Top dog Duke leads a busy work crew to a new construction site. All sorts of dogs have plenty to do before the day is out. These clever dogs will dig, haul, push, plow, and even bring in a crane to build a new park. But what happens when they find something unexpected buried deep in the ground?"--Publisher.

Explains with the infrastructure of America, including its water, public transportation, roads and bridges, schools, hospitals, and waterways, is at a crisis point at the start of the twenty-first century and discusses what would happen if the infrastructure fails and what can be done to stabilize it.

Top dog Duke leads a busy work crew to a new construction site. All sorts of dogs have plenty to do before the day is out. These clever dogs will dig, haul, push, plow, and even bring in a crane to build a new park. But what happens when they find something unexpected buried deep in the ground?"--Dust jacket.

Discusses notable construction projects, the techniques used to build them, and related math concepts.

Explains the ways construction workers help people throughout their community. Details the types of jobs they perform and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.