The Houses We Build

by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw

Overview

This book introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume. Through full-color photographs, dynamic spotlight facts, and "Solve It!" activities, students are exposed to the current problems with housing construction and are then encouraged to consider sustainable changes that can be made in the future. This volume will not only inform readers but ignite their curiosity about sustainability and employ their critical-thinking skills and creativity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781502648969
Publisher:	Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Eco STEAM
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

The technology of building 4

Impacts of construction 6

The Issue: A Concrete Problem 8

Sustainable materials 10

Solve it! Design eco-buildings 12

Test it! Make mud bricks 14

The Issue: Energy-Hungry Homes 16

Earth's tilt 18

Solve it! Using the sun's energy 20

Test it! The reason for the seasons 22

The Issue: Too Hot, Too Cold 24

Thermal energy transfers 26

Solve it! Prevent heat loss 28

Test it! Insulation experiment 30

The Issue: Unsustainable Water Use 32

The water cycle 34

Solve it! Reduce water consumption 36

Test it! Make a simple water filter 38

Homes in the future 40

Answers 42

Taking action at home 46

Glossary 47

Index 48