Collins Big Cat - How to Build a House: Band 16/Sapphire

by Collins UK

Overview

What is your house made of? Around the world, you will find homes made f of mud, stone, wood, glass, metal, concrete and even recycled plastic. Building materials come in all shapes and sizes. Find out how architects choose the right material for each job.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008163945
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Series:	Collins Big Cat
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Somewhere to shelter 2

Organic materials 4

Stone materials 10

Earth materials 16

Cement and concrete 26

Metal materials 32

Glass 38

Plastic materials 42

Sustainable materials 46

Building on history 50

Glossary 52

Index 53

Build your own! 54