Construction comes alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5 to 10 Kids love construction! From bridges to buildings, this book is filled with incredible things that young engineers can design and build themselves. They'll learn how structures are built, what goes on at construction sites, and the ways simple materials like rocks and dirt helped create our modern world. This book keeps kids on track with step-by-step instructions for building paper cup towers, railroads, and more. They'll find out about the infrastructure that makes up our neighborhoods while also discovering how science, technology, engineering, art, and math all play important parts in construction. Go beyond other construction books for kids with: 25 inspiring activities —Introduce kids to real construction with projects they can build at home using easy-to-find materials and an adult assistant. Kid-friendly explanations —Expand the learning with simple explanations of how activities connect to STEAM concepts, as well as the hows and whys behind each project. Info at a glance —Pick the perfect project with handy labels that detail the difficulty of the build, the time needed, and all necessary materials. Foster a lifelong love of building with this standout among kids' construction books.