Building Our House
Author: Jonathan Bean
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2013-01-08
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 0374380236
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA family of four builds a house, back, away from the road, down a dirt lane, in the middle of an old, weedy field.
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How a House Is Built
Author: Gail Gibbons
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2014-01-24
Total Pages: 18
ISBN-13: 0823430855
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHouses 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.
So... You Want To Build a House
Author: Jeanne Gore
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2010-06-27
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 0071491236
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShows homeowners how to stay within one percent of their budget Delivers the perfect balance of information--covers everything homeowners need to know without overwhelming details Ready-to-use worksheets save time and money Tells homeowners who to meet with, when to meet, and how to track progress and control costs
If I Built a House
Author: Chris Van Dusen
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2019-08-13
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 1984814842
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a Car In If I Built a Car, imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide. Jack's limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs. Chris Van Dusen's vibrant illustrations marry retro appeal with futuristic style as he, once again, gives readers a delightfully rhyming text that absolutely begs to be read aloud.
The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House
Author: John Michael Carroll
Publisher:
Published: 2014-03-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781600850226
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for building a home.
Building Wealth One House at a Time: Making it Big on Little Deals
Author: John Schaub
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2004-12-31
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 0071466495
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStrategies for creating real estate wealth by star ting small--and always making the right moves Nationally known real estate expert John Schaub learned his craft in the best way possible--on the job, and through every kind of market. Over three decades, he learned to bank consistent profits as he built an impressive real estate mini-empire. Building Wealth One House at a Time reveals how virtually anyone can accumulate one million dollars worth of houses debtfree and earn a steady cash flow for life. Unique in that it focuses on buying houses in good-quality neighborhoods, Schaub's nine-step program includes: Renting to long-term tenants, with financial incentives to pay on time Avoiding the temptation of bigger deals, which invariably include bigger problems A 10-year plan to pay off debt and own houses free and clear
Pretty Good House
Author: Michael Maines
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: 2022-05-24
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781641551656
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.
At Night
Author: Jonathan Bean
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published: 2016-09-27
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1466896469
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn some nights, a snug bedroom is a hard place to fall asleep. On some nights, it's better to get away from slumbering, snoring family members and curl up alone with one's thoughts in the cool night air, under wide-open skies. In this charming bedtime fantasy, a sleepless city girl does just that, finding her surprising way to a serene rooftop version of a backyard campout. With captivating ink-and-watercolor illustrations and a simple, lyrical text, newcomer Jonathan Bean has created a soothing bedtime story that is sure to charm children and parents alike. At Night is the winner of the 2008 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Picture Books.
Your New House
Author: Alan Fields
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9781889392059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers advice on selecting contractors and home builders, as well as discussing mortgages, site selection, environmental concerns, consumer rights, and contracts, and identifies unethical practices.
This Is My Home, This Is My School
Author: Jonathan Bean
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published: 2015-10-27
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1466894989
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA must-have for all homeschooling families, this charming and funny picture book explores the special rhythms and routines of home education, inspired by award-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Bean’s own childhood. For young Jonathan and his sisters, home and school are one of the same. Mom is their teacher, and Dad is the best substitute a kid could ask for. From math, science, and field trips, to recess, show-and-tell, and art, an average school day with this lively, loving family is both completely familiar and totally unique. This Is My Home, This Is My School draws inspiration from Jonathan Bean’s own homeschooling experiences and includes a note from the author as well as a selection of real-life family photographs. “Sure to become a classic on homeschoolers' bookshelves all over the world.” —Sarah Mackenzie, Creator, Read-Aloud Revival and author of Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace Did you love This Is My Home, This Is My School? Then don’t miss Building Our House, another autobiographically inspired picture book from Jonathan Bean about a family building their new house from the ground up.
