Bethea 
Design and Build It in the Dirt [PDF ebook] 

DESIGN AND BUILD IT IN THE DIRT: This nonfiction engineering and design book for beginning readers describes what engineers think about when building in the dirt! ENGINEERING READERS FOR CHILDREN: Dirt is everywhere! It’s under buildings, roads, and sidewalks. How does dirt need to be moved and shaped before structures can be built? Dig deep as you discover what engineers think about when building in the dirt! INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades K-2 includes an activity that supports further comprehension. It also features easy-to-understand language and kid-friendly examples and diagrams to make reading and learning fun! BENEFITS: The My Engineering Library series provides an introduction to a variety of engineering and design topics for beginning readers based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Readers will be hooked from beginning to end as engineering and design concepts are presented in ways that young readers will find fascinating! WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!