Features detailed, bas-relief collage spreads of dwellings in other world regions and historical times to explain how different people live and have lived, from a village house in South Africa to a floating green house in the Netherlands.

From a windmill to a lighthouse, this book portrays homes that, quite literally, work while also introducing simple engineering concepts to the young architect.

Traces the rise and fall of the city of Pompeii, describing the daily lives of the city's people, as well as their culture, beliefs, working lives, historical significance, and devastating end

Labeled illustrations present the words for the parts of a house, furniture, and other articles commonly found around the home in English and Spanish.

Teaches children the different ways to keep safe when they are at home and use electricity, handle hot things, or take medicine

"Para convertir una casita en mal estado en un hogar acogedor, todo lo que se necesita es una familia con un corazón muy grande, decidida a ayudar a los demás, y ... un poquito de esperanza. La casita ofrece un hogar a aquellos que no tienen adonde ir. Es un lugar sin miedo y sin peligro en un país nuevo, y Esperanza siempre es la primera en darles la bienvenida a todos." "When Esperanza and her family arrive in the United States from Cuba,...

Captioned illustrations and Spanish and English text describe things found in a house.