Bear Builds a House

By Maxwell Eaton III

Can Bear and friends build a house before winter's chill arrives?

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32 pages· 2,267 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Bear embarks on her boldest adventure yet: building a house from scratch before winter's chill. With time ticking, she must rely on her friends and her knack for sustainable architecture. Will they succeed in this race against nature? Follow Bear's journey through the construction process, filled with humor and teamwork, as she tackles each challenge with determination and creativity. Discover the importance of clean energy and sustainable planning in this delightful tale of friendship and perseverance.

From the publisher

Bear’s next project is her most ambitious one yet, she’s going to build a house! But can she and her friends finish before winter sets in? The bear from Maxwell Eaton’s Bear Goes Sugaring returns in this fascinating follow-up, and this time, she’s going to build a house entirely from scratch! To do so, she’ll need time, careful planning, sturdy materials, and a whole lot of help from. . . most of her friends. Readers will see a house built before their very eyes as they are guided through detailed descriptions of each step in the construction process, from site selection, to chopping trees to make wooden planks, to laying down foundations, insulation, and power and plumbing. Key to the process is Bear’s attention to sustainable architecture, an excellent lesson for kids who want to learn about clean energy and sustainable planning. As in Bear Goes Sugaring, readers will love Maxwell Eaton’s humorous approach to a serious subject and the antics and funny dialogue that Bear’s animal cohorts contribute. An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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