CONCRETE is a composite material made of stone, sand, water, and cement. From bridges and dams to lighthouses and skyscrapers, concrete is used in a wide range of construction projects.
Create a display featuring concrete examples, building models, and LEGO bricks. Ask children to design a building that could be made with concrete.
Read the recently published nonfiction children’s picture book, then learn more at the website:
CONCRETE: FROM THE GROUND UP by Larissa Theule and illustrated by Steve Light defines concrete and traces its history. Part of the Material Marvels series, readers learn about the many types of structures built with concrete. The illustrator’s use of speech bubbles on captivating color drawings along with the author’s short, informational texts combine for an engaging and informative picture book. ARC courtesy of Candlewick Press.
CONCRETE from Kids Britannica defines concrete and provides several examples in an easy-to-read format.
To read the article, go to https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/concrete/403923.
WHAT IS CONCRETE? from Concrete Network provides an introduction to concrete, its components, and its uses. Users can access numerous articles for further information.
To learn more, go to https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete.html.
WHAT IS CONCRETE? from Practical Engineering is a short video explaining the basics of concrete. Other videos in the series explore Roman concrete.
To view the video, go to https://youtu.be/UOHURuAf5iY.
