What Makes a Building Strong? (Space Cat Explores STEM)

RedChairPress — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:19:25 +0000

Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology, and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

Red Chair Press

Jacqueline A. Ball, Ken Bowser

Categories:

Educational, Environment, STEM (Sci, Tech, Eng, Math)

Features:

Illustrations, Photos

Keywords:

building, engineering, stability, tools, structures, strength, space cat, stem

https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Building-Strong-Space-Explores/dp/1634401972

SPACE CAT EXPLORES S T E M W h at Makes a l d ing Strong B u i by Jacqueline A Ball illustrations by Ken Bowser SPACE CAT EXPLORES S T E M W h at Makes a W h at Makes a B u i l ding Strong B u i l ding Strong by Jacqueline A Ball illustrations by Ken Bowser Please visit our website at wwwredchairpresscom for more highquality products for young readers About the Author Jacqueline A Ball is a Seattlebased writer editor and the former publisher of Scientific American Books for Kids and Weekly Reader Juvenile Book Clubs Awards and honors include Booklist Top Youth Series Nonfiction ALA Childrens Choice and Parents Choice Honors Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Names Ball Jacqueline A Bowser Ken illustrator Title What makes a building strong by Jacqueline A Ball illustrations by Ken Bowser Description South Egremont MA Red Chair Press Series Space Cat explores STEM Interest age level Aligned to Next Generation SCIENCE Standards Includes glossary Did You Know sidebars and Try It feature Includes bibliographical references and index Summary People use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants All people use tools and technology in their life and jobs to solve problems Space Cat is curious about how tools technology and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling downProvided by publisher Identifiers LCCN ISBN library hardcover ISBN paperback ISBN ebook Subjects LCSH Structural engineeringJuvenile literature BuildingsJuvenile literature TechnologyJuvenile literature CYAC Structural engineering Buildings Technology Classification LCC TA634 B35 print LCC TA634 ebook DDC 6241dc23 Photo Credits ingimage Shutterstock Inc Cover Copyright Red Chair Press LLC RED CHAIR PRESS the RED CHAIR and associated logos are registered trademarks of Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Space Cat Explores STEM first published by Red Chair Press LLC Printed in the United States of America 1P CGBF17 South Egremont MA PO Box Have you ever made a sandcastle at the beach A sandcastle is a kind of structure STRUCKsher Buildings are structures where people live work and do all kinds of other activities Sandcastles are temporary structures Waves wash them away quickly Buildings are permanent structures Engineers plan them carefully to last a long long time Bridges towers dams and tunnels are permanent structures too Come along with Space Cat and her friend Dog to discover the secrets of amazing buildings and structures Look for important new words in bold letters Buildings and structures come in many different shapes and sizes but each one is an important part of the world humans made Each one is a place for people to do some important activity such as going to school buying groceries driving across a river or seeing a doctor Without buildings and structures modern life would not be possible Try It Space Cat How many different kinds of buildings and structures can you think of Make a list Think about how they are different from each other Dog Dont forget to list shelters for your animals Do you think a cave is a safe place to sleep Thousands of years ago there were no human made structures People roamed from place to place hunting animals and gathering plants to eat They slept in caves

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Carpenters

tom_175960 — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:31:02 +0000

Carpenters help build the world! Whether they’re raising buildings or making furniture, these helpers work hard to get the job done. This engaging title uses leveled text and vibrant photos to explore the ins and outs of a carpenter’s job, from their daily duties to the tools they use. Special features introduce carpenter skills and gear, and a picture glossary helps illustrate important words.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781618919519

Bellwether Media

Kieran Downs

Categories:

Boys, Educational, Girls

Features:

Photos

Keywords:

hard work, building, construction, carpenters, building and repair

http://www.bellwethermedia.com

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Backhoes

tom_175960 — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:26:19 +0000

Backhoes are ready to get the job done! Young students can learn about the different abilities of these machines, from digging holes to carrying dirt, through carefully leveled, supportive text. Crisp photos, numerous sight words, and simple features such as labels and diagrams further aid beginning readers as they learn about these busy machines.

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Pages:

Beginner (1 to 6)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781648340680

Bellwether Media

Amy McDonald

Categories:

Action Adventure, Educational

Features: