{"product_id":"lila-and-andy-learn-about-kenneth-adams-9781998552283","title":"Lila and Andy learn about Buildings: A Young Civil Engineer's Guide to How Buildings Stand Strong Through Storms and Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do buildings stay strong during storms? Join Lila \u0026amp; Andy as they discover the amazing science behind structural engineering!\u003c\/b\u003e Real knowledge for curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Lila and Andy explore the world of buildings with their structural engineer dad, young readers discover the fascinating science behind every building around them. Learn how concrete becomes rock hard, why steel acts like a building's skeleton, and how foundations keep structures from sinking into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis revised and updated second edition now includes a comprehensive quiz to test understanding, a detailed glossary of engineering terms, as well as a list of fascinating building-related careers, making it even more valuable for educators and curious young minds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow buildings resist invisible forces called loads, from people walking to hurricane winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction process, from foundation pouring to crane operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy structural engineers design buildings to keep families safe during blizzards and storms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent building materials like concrete, steel, wood lumber, and fire-resistant bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world applications kids see every day, from skyscrapers to cozy neighborhood homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow construction teams work together using bulldozers, excavators, and massive cranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engineering adventure combines engaging storytelling with real engineering concepts, making complex structural principles accessible for young learners. Perfect introduction to STEM careers in construction and civil engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung readers interested in building sciences (ages 8-14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle school STEM curriculum support for engineering and physics units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool science and technology resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture engineers who love watching construction and asking \"How does that work?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the beloved \"Lila and Andy learn\" book series, this collection builds scientific literacy one fascinating topic at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing tomorrow's engineers today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998552284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781998552283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Willem Janse Van Rensburg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.17d","brand":"Kenneth Adams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440587813119,"sku":"9781998552283","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a1be7a3-461d-4b41-bada-159ebc4acab1.jpg?v=1777183443","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lila-and-andy-learn-about-kenneth-adams-9781998552283","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}