Download or read book The Ultimate Construction Site Book written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sounds, sights, and activity of a construction site provide for endless fascination. Packed with more than 60 tabbed moving parts to pull, lift, and explore; crammed with meticulous detail of vehicles, buildings, and techniques; here's a book that will satisfy even the most curious of kids. Whether it's building a bridge or a skyscraper, a giant ship or a tunnel, there's a wealth of color, action, and knowledge to be gleaned on each of the ten spreads of this oversized book. A wonderful companion to The Ultimate Book of Vehicles on the Spring 2014 Twirl launch list.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Vehicles written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vehicles, vehicles, vehicles—nearly 100 of them—in all shapes and sizes! A giant crane hovers over a construction site, a space ship roars into space. . . . Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again. Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the various vehicles to life. Readers will poke into a ship's hold, explore the innards of a garbage truck, and help demolish a house. Any child who's ever been intrigued by the roar of an engine will adore this extraordinary collection of things on the go, from the everyday to the nearly outrageous—yes, there's even a pooper-scooper scooter!
Download or read book A Year at a Construction Site written by Nicholas Harris and published by First Avenue Editions. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the steps construction workers take to build a school within a year's time.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Cities written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does the Express bus take you? How many swans are in the lake at the park? What replaces the shoe repair store? The Ultimate Book of Cities reveals the answers to these questions and much, much more in an oversized fact- and action-packed look at life in the big city! Featuring 59 flaps, pop-ups, pull tabs and movable parts, this all-you-need-to-know guide provides detailed information about what makes a city tick: from the different ways of getting around and what goes on in all the big buildings, to what traffic signs mean and who are all the people who keep the city in tip-top shape! It is a must-have volume to add to a young reader's library of The Ultimate Book series.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Space written by Claudia Martin and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the marvels of the solar system, to the origins of Earth, and the mysteries of dark matter: discover all these and so much more, in this definitive children's guide to space. Beautifully realised, specially commissioned artworks and images from the most powerful space telescopes reveal extraordinary vistas of other planets, distant stars, and spiralling galaxies. Meanwhile, complex ideas are made simple by clear, easy-to-understand diagrams, fact-packed feature boxes, and ingenious infographics. Are your ready to step into the unknown? Get ready to discover the power of gravity; explore the many moons of Jupiter and Saturn; and behold the fearsome majesty of black holes. It's the ultimate visitor's guide to our Universe! A fantastic book for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors, expert consultants, sought-after illustrators, and exceptional international photographers. Every title is meticulously researched, and presents information with clarity, passion, and intelligence.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The internationally successful Ultimate Book series expands its scope to embrace—very appropriately—the whole world! The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth offers lots of opportunity for hands-on interaction using flaps, pop-ups, and more! Pull a tab to see how magma erupts from a volcano, turn a page for a pop-up of a mountain range, or rotate a wheel to move the blades of a wind turbine! Planet Earth explores not only the geology of the Earth—oceans, continents, and the formation of mountains and volcanoes—but also its geo graphy, atmosphere, and weather. A valuable reference book for any child!
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Animals written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a bird fly? What does a bee see? What do wolves eat? Interactive illustrations make it fun to learn about the animals all around.
Download or read book What Can You See On a Construction Site written by Kate Ware and published by Tiger Tales. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peek-through pages throughout this board book's layered pages that are packed with fun, simple facts for all construction fans! Young readers will love to peek through the pages of this busy board book to discover what goes on at a construction site! Young readers will love to peek through the pages of this busy board book to discover what goes on at a construction site! The peek-through pages and detailed pictures are just right for young learners. Children will discover all of the different machines and equipment needed to complete a construction project--this time, it's a school that's being built! A bulldozer pushes rubble out of the way; a worker uses a shovel to dig a small hole; and a cement mixer mixes cement to be poured for the building's foundation. All of the workers and machines must work together to complete the project.
Download or read book Look Inside a Construction Sites IR written by Rob Lloyd Jones and published by Usborne. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This smart lift-the-flap book takes a good look inside a building site, how it works and operates, what trucks and diggers are used for. See the same building site as construction unfolds and learn about how a building (house or otherwise) is put together.
Download or read book My Best Pop up Construction Site Book written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the work zone! My Best Pop-Up Construction Site Book is a large format sturdy, noisy board book that takes young readers on a pop-up surprise journey through a construction site filled with diggers, cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and more. Press the button after each page to hear a building site sound. With age-appropriate text and clearly labeled photography, My Best Pop-up Construction Site Book incorporates play and fun into hands-on learning.
Download or read book Amy Herzog s Ultimate Sweater Book written by Amy Herzog and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog’s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy’s clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.
Download or read book The Ultimate Bar Book written by Mittie Hellmich and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Bar Book — The bartender's bible and a James Beard nominee for the best Wine and Spirit book, 2008 The cocktail book for your home: The Ultimate Bar Book is an indispensable guide to classic cocktails and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips. Classic cocktails and new drinks: As the mistress of mixology, the author Mittie Hellmich has the classics down for the Martini, the Bloody Mary—and the many variations such as the Dirty Martini and the Virgin Mary. And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler. Illustrated secrets of classic cocktails and more: Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink. With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages; and let's not forget an essential selection of hangover remedies, The Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf. If you liked PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar and The Joy of Mixology, you'll love The Ultimate Bar Book
Download or read book Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations written by Randy R. Rapp and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a rigorous process. Good logistical operations are essential to profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to efficient site management. Written by experienced educator-practitioners from the world-leading Building Construction Management program at Purdue University, this volume is the ultimate guide to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that need to be mastered by project superintendents. Observations about leadership imperatives and techniques are included. Organizationally, the book follows site-related activities from bidding to project closeout. Beyond outlining broad project managerial practices, the authors drill into operational issues such as temporary soils and drainage structures, common equipment, and logistics. The content is primarily geared for the manager of a domestic or small commercial building construction project, but includes some reference to public and international work, where techniques, practices, and decision making can be substantially different. The book is structured into five sections and fifteen chapters. This facilitates ready adaptation either to industry training seminars or to university courses: Section I. The Project and Site Pre-Planning: The Construction Project and Site Environment (Randy R. Rapp); Due Diligence (Robert Cox); Site Organization and Layout (James O'Connor). Section II. The Site and Field Engineering Issues: Building Layout (Douglas Keith); Soil and Drainage Issues (Yi Jiang and Randy R. Rapp). Section III. Site Logistics: Site Logistical Procedures and Administration (Daphene Koch); Earthmoving (Douglas Keith); Material Handling Equipment (Bryan Hubbard). Section IV. Leadership and Control: Leadership and Communication (Bradley L. Benhart); Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Security (Jeffrey Lew); Project Scheduling (James Jenkins); Project Site Controls (Joseph Orczyk); Inspection and QA/QC (James Jenkins). Section V. Planning for Completion: Site-Related Contract Claims (Joseph Orczyk); Project Closeout (Randy R. Rapp).
Download or read book Mighty Mighty Construction Site written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last—here from the team behind the beloved international bestseller comes a companion to Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. All of our favorite trucks are back on the construction site—this time with a focus on team-building, friendship, and working together to make a big task seem small! Down in the big construction site, the crew faces their biggest job yet, and will need the help of new construction friends to get it done. Working as a team, there's nothing they can't do! The millions of fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site are in for a mighty good time!
Download or read book The Ultimate LEGO Book written by David Pickering and published by DK Children. This book was released on 1999 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the company that grew from a village carpenter's workshop into the world's best-known toy manufacturer.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Water written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating world of water! From a tiny drop to an enormous ocean, one of Earth's most important natural resources flows over land and underground, forms icebergs, and is even found in the air. This interactive book provides a comprehensive overview, exploring where water comes from and how it provides for all living things, and more! Readers can find out about the water cycle, dive into the ocean with marine animals, trace how water gets from a lake to our homes and explore ways in which water energy is used in our daily lives. * Supersized spreads feature detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again * More than 60 interactive flaps, tabs, pop-ups and more for hands-on learning * Educational content reviewed by an expert Fans of The Ultimate Book of Water will also enjoy other books in the Ultimate Book(tm) series, including Airplanes and Airports, Animals, Cities, Horses, Planet Earth, Space, Vehicles, and the Construction Site Book. * Great family and classroom read-aloud book * Nonfiction books for kids * Educational books for kindergarten and early elementary school students
Download or read book Where Does it Come From written by Anne-Sophie Baumann and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do common, everyday items come from? By following children through a typical day starting at breakfast and ending with a bedtime story, the origins of many everyday items are revealed, including: Milk and chocolate Bath water, soap and gasoline Chalkboards and school desks Rice, fish sticks, French fries, bread and sugar Plastic toys and feather bedding. About the series: Explore Your World -- a captivating interactive series for young explorers. This new series covers a wide variety of science, nature and technology topics in an innovative and interactive way. The books make use of a profusion of engaging line drawings and colorful illustrations along with delightful pullouts, pop-ups, fold-outs, transparency overlays, reveal wheels, books-within-books and more. Each page offers a surprise for young, curious readers. Lively captions featuring non-technical explanations accompany all the illustrations.
