Cómo funcionan las construcciones

Gr 3-6–A construction worker gives an in-depth introduction to construction to his grandkids in this bright, informational text. In sprawling pages and with intricate details, a boy and girl are given a grand tour to the different elements, histories, and practices of construction, buildings, and architecture. The white children with red hair learn about the importance of blueprints, types of housing (yurts, bungalows), what vehicles are used in construction (excavator, dump truck), professions in the field, and types of cities and how they developed. The historical overview will fascinate, and the exploration of famous buildings (Statue of Liberty, Spring Temple Buddha) around the world will engage future travelers. While the work leans toward the Eurocentric, there are many examples of nonwhite communities and landmarks located in Asia and Africa. The bright illustrations are set off a white graphing paper background, and pops of yellow and blue make the pages even more pleasing. The characters often pop up in and out of postcardlike asides that add some humor. The grandfather’s comments are presented in gray font and cursive, while the informational text is in bold black. The gray script won’t be discernible for some readers, and the tiny print might hinder accessibility. There is one stray curse word located in a speech bubble from by a background character in one of the busy street scenes. However, the breadth of coverage, plethora of sidebars, and engaging set up will make this a fun, informative browsable text.