These books for beginning readers have been selected for their suitability to this summer's Build a Better World theme, which focuses on Architecture, Building, and Construction.
Simple text shows how log cabins are built.
Dig Scoop Ka-boom! by Joan Holub, illustrated by David Gordon
A group of diggers seem towork the day away, but they turn out to be toys in a sandbox.
Mega Machines by Deborah Lock
A DK reader including photos of big construction vehicles on the job.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Arthur Howard
Mr. Putter is painting his front porch when a squirrel scampers through his paint, making a mess.
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Carolyn Bracken
When Henry gets a new tree house, he worries about whether Mudge will be able to come inside.
National Geographic Readers: Skyscrapers by Libby Romero
A brightly colored level 3 nonfiction reader with facts about the world's most interesting skyscrapers.
Factual information about castles is presented by beloved easy reader character Fly Guy.
Amazing Buildings by Katie Hayden
A level 2 DK reader that shows off different types of buildings from around the world.
Homes Around the World by Max Moore
A level 1 DK reader showing how and where people live in different parts of the world.
First Shapes in Buildings by Penny Ann Lane
A simple text illustrated with photographs of buildings that teaches kids the words for different shapes.
A Day in the Life of a Builder by Linda Hayward
This level 1 DK reader follows a construction worker through a day of work.
