Bear Builds a House

by Maxwell Eaton (Author)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Bear's next project is her most ambitious one yet, she's going to build a house! But can she and her friends finish before winter sets in? The bear from Maxwell Eaton's Bear Goes Sugaring returns in this fascinating follow-up, and this time, she's going to build a house entirely from scratch! To do so, she'll need time, careful planning, sturdy materials, and a whole lot of help from. . . most of her friends. Readers will see a house built before their very eyes as they are guided through detailed descriptions of each step in the construction process, from site selection, to chopping trees to make wooden planks, to laying down foundations, insulation, and power and plumbing. Key to the process is Bear's attention to sustainable architecture, an excellent lesson for kids who want to learn about clean energy and sustainable planning. As in Bear Goes Sugaring, readers will love Maxwell Eaton's humorous approach to a serious subject and the antics and funny dialogue that Bear's animal cohorts contribute. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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Review quotes

Detailed, pastel-hued artwork brings the setting, which channels the author's home in the Adirondacks, to life. The illustrations highlight not only characters but also building techniques, incorporating simple diagrams naturally. A perfect hook to interest children in building or help young readers build knowledge about home construction.—Booklist
Maxwell Eaton
Maxwell Eaton III is an author and illustrator of books for children, including the highly acclaimed Flying Beaver Brothers graphic novel series. He lives with his wife, daughter, and two dogs in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. Learn more about Max and his books at MaxwellEaton.com.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780823447145
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Publication date
February 01, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF005000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture
JNF051120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | How Things Work/Are Made
JNF027000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | House & Home
Library of Congress categories
House construction

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