Houses
Publication Information
Author:  Ventura, Piero	Illustrator:
Title:  Houses	Date:  1992
Publisher:  Houghton Mifflin	City:  Boston
ISBN, paperback:  None given	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, reference
HSE Descriptor(s):
Summary:
An illustrated history of the construction of houses presents interesting information about the evolution of family dwellings.
Teaching Ideas:
This book could be paired with Morris' Houses. The chronological format suggests the creation of a timeline to show developments in building homes. The text provides opportunities for vocabulary and map study. Students might be interested in discussing or writing about how dwellings reflect geography and life styles.
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Construction/Engineering > Building > construction Social Studies > anthropology > daily life > houses History > region > world history

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