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Have you ever wondered how skyscrapers are built? It takes many workers to design and build a skyscraper. Learn about the architects, engineers, and contractors that turn an idea into a building!

Have you ever looked at a skyscraper and wondered how it was built? Do you ever look up at a tall building and wonder how it does not fall down? This story helps you explore the changes that have led to the creation of skyscrapers! You will get to see the different materials that have been developed to allow for better stability. You will get to understand how things like iron, steel, and concrete have revolutionized the way buildings are built and designed. By the end of this story, you will have a new appreciation for the skyscrapers that are all over the world!

For engineers and architects, mistakes are part of the creative process. Learn why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans, how the reflections from the Walt Disney Concert Hall caused a heat ray, and what engineers and architects did to solve these types of problems.

Cable-stayed bridges are one of six main types of bridges built around the world. Learn about the Zakim Bridge in Boston and try the activity to see how cable-stayed bridges are so strong. Can you guess how strong a cable-stayed bridge is?

Have you ever wondered how tall and long bridges are built? Learn about three different bridges and try the activities to learn about how strong bridges, like the Golden Gate Bridge, are made.

Artist Mary Jackson describes the traditions of basket making using sweetgrass and other natural plants and explains the importance of this craft that has been handed down through generations in South Carolina. Mary's family has created hundreds of baskets in different shapes and sizes using a technique that originated in West Africa. Learn more about Mary's family legacy of beautiful art!

Have you ever wondered how bronze statues are made? Bronze is a type of metal, which can be made into different forms when heated at high temperatures. Bronze can be poured into a mold to create a statue. It takes years to master the art of making bronze statues; it includes a five-step process. Learn more about making bronze statues!

Making the perfect mirror surface of Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture took a lot of work.

Addie and Bea use the perfect material to build a house in the desert—adobe!

Leon's enthusiasm for art alienates him from his classmates. But he just might be the perfect person to encourage Nimmy, who thinks she lacks imagination.

The story of the skyscraper began more than 3,000 years ago.

A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What's Your Favorite audiobook series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children's book artists share their favorite foods and explain why they love them. What's Your Favorite Food? features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy...

In this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What’s Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists share their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. What's Your Favorite Bug? features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the...

Princess Lila lives in a beautiful castle and has everything she could ever desire—well, almost. She yearns to venture beyond the forest, explore her country and meet people her own age. But the forest is off limits. Resourceful and ingenious, Princess Lila sets to work building a tower to catch a glimpse of the forbidden land.

How we dress today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From clothing as a status symbol to the invention of denim and rise of blue jeans, the history of fashion includes some unusual, amazing, and fascinating facts. Learn more about how people throughout history have used fashion to survive and thrive in everyday life.

Mary paints a balloon, a tree, and a sun before realizing that her artwork is missing something very important.

What does fashion have to do with the game of basketball? More than meets the eye! From shoes, shorts, and headbands to hairstyles and body art, discover the evolution and influence of basketball fashion both on and off the court.

Looking to surprise a loved one with the perfect gift? Think small! Craft a small plush doll or a little lotion bar. Then make a mini card to present your tiny creations. Tiny gifts are tons of fun!

Looking to give your space a refresh? Think small! Craft a teensy Zen garden or a mini bulletin board. You might even style your space with a tiny tapestry. Tiny projects are tons of fun!

Seth, Mark, and Hope try to draw their jumpy dog . . . until things get messy. This book focuses on the r-controlled phoneme ar.