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1. Banks, Kate (2000). The night worker. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Alex dreams of becoming a night worker just like his dad. One night before bedtime, Alex is surprised when his dad hands him a hard hat. Now Alex can see what it is really like to be a night worker!

Abstract provided by Caroline Hern, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Architecture] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Construction] [Dreams] [Family] [Hard Work] [Machines] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Surprises] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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2. Carter, Don (2002). Get to work trucks!. Brookfrield, CT: Roaring Brook Press.

Abstract:
In the morning trucks, such as dump trucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, tow trucks, cranes, and rollers, go to work. Learn about types of machines, sizes, colors, and numbers. At night, the trucks are finished working for the day.

Abstract provided by Katherin McMullen, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Colors] [Concepts] [Construction] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Hard Work] [Height] [Machines] [Morning] [Moving] [Night] [Numbers] [Progress] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sizes] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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3. Cooper, Elisha (1999). Building. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
An empty lot is transformed by an architect, surveyors, and workers of all kinds. Big construction equipment moves earth and trucks deliver materials throughout the building process. The building stands between two other buildings not far from downtown. It stands empty now, waiting to be filled with people.

Abstract provided by Sarah Whipkey, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Architecture] [Buildings] [Careers] [Community] [Construction] [Determination] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Tools]

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4. Dahl, Michael (2004). One big building. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books.

Abstract:
Children learn about the importance of teamwork, cooperation, and goal-setting as an entire twelve-story building is constructed from an initial simple plan. Numbers one through twelve illustrate the entire building process in a fun and strategic way.

Abstract provided by Lindsay Gray, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Architecture] [Buildings] [Conflict Resolution] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Machines] [Numbers] [Responsibilities] [Sequence] [Teamwork] [Work]

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5. Gustafson, Angela (2003). Imagine a house. Minneapolis, MN: Out of the Box.

Abstract:
Take a walk through 15 countries around the world and learn about different types of dwellings. A brief geographical tour is taken when you traverse the pages of real-life photographs and maps.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gearhardt for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Architecture] [Author's Note] [Clothing] [Community] [Construction] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Family] [Farm] [Filipino] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [History] [Home] [Indonesian] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Religion] [Shelter] [South American] [Stress Management] [Tools] [Traditions]

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6. Hopkinson, Deborah (2006). Sky boys: How they built the empire state building. New York: Schwartz and Wade.

Abstract:
A boy watches in amazement as the Empire State Building is built. When the building is completed he goes to the top with his father to see all of the New York City.

Abstract provided by Stacey Morgan, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Architecture] [Beliefs] [Buildings] [Careers] [Ceremony] [Construction] [Day] [Determination] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hope] [Money] [Night] [Parents] [Sequence] [Sky] [Tools] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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7. Hughes, Shirley (1999). Abel's moon. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
Abel Grable returns from his work greeted by his family. When he tells them all about his adventures, his children only want to hear more. Before he sets out on his next outing for work, he writes his stories down. As he is away, his children take his writing table and create a certain machine that lets them be with their dad all the time while he's gone.

Abstract provided by Betsy Case, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Construction] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Dedication] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Love] [Moon] [Music] [Parents] [Photograph] [Security] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Writing]

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8. Kay, Verla (1999). Iron horses. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
Building a railroad takes a lot of work. Many people must be involved from the planners and politicians in the capital, to the Irishmen and Chinese men building the track out west. When it is finally finished, the track is a wonderful form of transportation.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chinese] [Competition] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Fun] [Geography] [Hard Work] [History] [Immigrants] [Irish] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Rain] [Rocks] [Snow] [Storm] [Tools] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather]

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9. Neitzel, Shirley (1997). The house i'll build for the wrens. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
A young boy plans to build a house for the wrens in the yard. He starts with a diagram showing what the house will look like. He gets out a toolbox which holds wooden boards, a ruler, hammer, sandpaper, nails, a level, paintbrush, paint, and a scredriver. While he is constructing the birdhouse, his mother comes home. The boy and his mother hang the birdhouse from a tree in the backyard and admire his accomplishment.

Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Construction] [Dog] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Parents] [Pride] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Tools] [Wood] [Working Mother]

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10. Njeng, Pierre Yves (1999). Vacation in the village: A story from west africa. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyd Mills Press.

Abstract:
A boy discovers and takes pride in the customs of his people when he visits his family's village in West Africa.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Africa] [Books] [Boredom] [Buildings] [Construction] [Customs] [Discovery] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Forest] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [History] [Hunting] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Reptiles] [School] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turtle] [Vacation] [Village] [Work] [Worry]

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11. Pallotta, Jerry (2000). Reese's pieces count by fives. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Counting by fives is not always an easy task, but with the help of construction vehicles and Reese's Pieces candy, the task can be accomplished. First, count to ten by ones then to one hundred by fives. Hopefully a tasty snack will await you in the end.

Abstract provided by Jerri Schriefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Comparisons] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Food] [Hard Work] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Sequence] [Transportation] [Truck]

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12. Schertle, Alice (2007). We. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..

Abstract:
Describes the emergence of humankind out of Africa, charting the course of human development from seven million years ago to today, highlighting the development of diversity among peoples and our ability to invent and discover.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Art] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Construction] [Desert] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Forest] [History] [Home] [Inventions] [Machines] [Moon] [Mountains] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Poetry] [Prayer] [Religion] [Rhythm] [River] [Sea] [Sports] [Sun] [Technology] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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13. Taylor, Joanne (2004). Making room. Plattsburgh, NY: Tundra Books of Northern New York.

Abstract:
John William Smith dedicated his life to helping others, especially by accomodating for people in need by inviting them into his very own home! His dedication to family is hear-warming and his marriage is strong. Readers will find a unique meaning of "home" in this story.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gearhardt for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Chicken] [Construction] [Contentment] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Home] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Support] [Teamwork] [Tools] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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14. Yolen, Jane (1998). Raising yoder's barn. New York: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
A boy and his family lose their barn to a fire but their Amish community works together to raise the barn again.

Abstract provided by Sara Lipner, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Amish] [Author's Note] [Barn] [Communication] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Fire] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lightning] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Pride] [Religion] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Work]

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