Resource Type |
Title/Author |
Comments |
Check Out Again? |
Rating |
Book/Library |
How a House is Built; Gibbons, Gail |
Very good explanation even for young
preschoolers |
X |
5 |
Book/Library |
Up Goes the Skyscraper; Gibbons, Gail |
Perfect for curious preschoolers. Factual,
but not too indepth |
X |
5 |
Video/Library |
How Do They Build Bridges?; Popular
Mechanics Video, Hearst Broadcasting Publication |
Nicely done. Information on different kinds
of bridges as well as how they're built. |
X |
5 |
Video/Library |
How Do They Build Tunnels?; Popular
Mechanics Video, Hearst Broadcasting Publications |
Good video |
X |
5 |
Video Series |
There Goes A
Bulldozer/Dump
Truck/etc.;
Dave Hood Entertainment; Kid Vision |
Great series. Definitely hokey for adults but
kids enjoy it. Lots of good information in an entertaining & kid
friendly video |
|
5 |
Toy |
K'nex |
The boys have more success with the
"little kids" set: the fun pack w/ the scoop |
|
5 |
Toy |
Brio Builder Set |
Lots of building opportunities here as well
as learning to read "plans" |
|
5 |
Toy |
Lincoln Logs |
Logic, plans and sheer fun |
|
5 |