How Things Get Built

How does a skyscraper stand up? How does a bridge hold all that weight?

Volume 1 of How Things Get Built answers the questions kids ask every time they pass a construction site. Written for readers ages 7 to 12, it breaks real builds into clear, step-by-step stages, from the ground being prepared to the finished structure standing tall.

Inside, young readers discover:

• How builders plan and start a project before anything goes up
• Why foundations matter and what keeps heavy structures in place
• The order real construction follows, stage by stage
• The simple engineering ideas behind strong, safe buildings

No jargon and no talking down. Just plain language, real steps, and the kind of "now I get it" explanations that turn curious kids into confident readers. A perfect pick for budding engineers, builders, and anyone who has ever wanted to know how the world around them gets made.

Start the series with Volume 1, then keep building through all six volumes.