Publisher's Synopsis
This is an updated version of "Jimmy Teaches Construction Materials".
This edition uses simple language to describe and illustrate construction.
10 pages have been added with more pictures and fun activities.
Thank you very much for picking up this book. My name is Angie. My passion is to teach others about the world around us. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. This book is very special to me as I have dedicated a few years of my life to learning about construction materials. I hope every reader can learn something new through my work.: ) Learn about Engineering and Construction!
Jimmy the parrot will guide the reader through the construction site. Learn more about concrete, steel, asphalt, and soil. Learn about their importance and the cool things they can do! Jimmy will explain simple material science and describe the properties that make each material unique and special. Each section has fun facts about each material with beautiful hand-illustrated pages. 4 Crafts Included!
Find 4 interactive experiments with detailed instructions and pictures. Supplies for these crafts are easy to find at the store or can be found around the home.
These experiments are hands-on activities to help you think about different materials. Follow-up questions are included to tie in the hands-on activity to the rest of the book. There is a "concrete" molding craft, a "steel" frame experiment, an "asphalt" sweet treat, and a DIY soil testing experiment.
