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The house that she built Cover Image Book Book

The house that she built / text by Mollie Elkman ; illustrations by Georgia Castellano.

Elkman, Mollie, (author.). Castellano, Georgia, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"The House that She Built educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, we learn about the architect, framer, roofer and many more as they contribute their individual skills needed to complete the collective project -- a new home. With illustrations that connect and empower and words that build upon each other with each page, this book will leave all kids (she, he, and they) excited about their own skills and interested in learning new ones. Based on a true story! The House that She Built was Inspired by the team of real women who came together from around the country to build a one-of-a-kind home." --Amazon.com.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780867187854
  • ISBN: 0867187859
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : NAHB BuilderBooks, 2021.

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General Note:
Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary.
Target Audience Note:
AD700L Lexile

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Subject: Women > Juvenile literature.
Ability > Juvenile literature.
Women architects > Juvenile literature.
Women construction workers > Juvenile literature.
House construction > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Webb City Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Webb City Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Webb City Public Library E Elkman, Mollie (Text) 38262300008228 Juvenile Picture Books Available -
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Summary: "The House that She Built educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, we learn about the architect, framer, roofer and many more as they contribute their individual skills needed to complete the collective project -- a new home. With illustrations that connect and empower and words that build upon each other with each page, this book will leave all kids (she, he, and they) excited about their own skills and interested in learning new ones. Based on a true story! The House that She Built was Inspired by the team of real women who came together from around the country to build a one-of-a-kind home." --Amazon.com.
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