Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Describing the centuries-long practice by people in the Arctic of building igloos for shelter, an illustrated introduction demonstrates how igloos are built from carefully constructed ice blocks.

"Simple text and photographs present homes from many cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce different kinds of homes to the reader"--T.p. verso.

"When Jayden's mom returns from the Navy, they are going to find a home. He's staying with his grandparents and explores different types of homes. The one thing that makes a home is love"--

Provides information about homes around the world, discussing social differences, water and energy supplies, safety, families, shapes, building materials, and homes throughout history.

Most native peoples live in modern homes today, but years ago, they lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on today. Readers will appreciate the vivid photographs that accompany the interesting text and surprising fact boxes in this indispensable volume, beneficial to any elementary social studies classroom....

How do African Himba people use cattle manure to build their homes? Why is a dung home healthier than one made from stone? And how are students in Indonesia turning cow patties into sustainable, eco-friendly bricks? When you think of a building material, brick, wood, or, concrete might come to mind. For many people, however, a handful of poop is the building material for constructing a home! This title will engross readers--and gross them out! Filled...

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Cherokee people.

This book takes a simple look at city homes around the world, highlighting the diversity of homes that people live in. Homes featured include houses in Tokyo, US city apartments, UK terraced houses, and many more.

Text and illustrations depict the different types of houses lived in by children all over the world. On each page "This is my house" will appear in the appropriate native language.