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Stories that turn curiosity into skills

Build big ideas, one book at a time.

Help children discover how science, technology, engineering, art, and math shape the world around them, through colorful construction stories and age-relevant workbooks.

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  • Real-world STEAM
  • Ages 3–12
  • Hands-on connections
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01 Cover of Build and Discover: The Science of Construction
StorybookAges 3–12

The Science of Construction

Introduces young builders to the scientific thinking behind construction, from observing materials to understanding how energy helps things work.

  • Observation
  • Materials
  • Cause & effect
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02 Cover of Build and Discover: The Technology of Construction
StorybookAges 4–12

The Technology of Construction

Shows that construction technology starts with everyday tools, helping children see how builders measure, cut, assemble, and solve problems safely.

  • Tools
  • Safety gear
  • Problem-solving
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03 Cover of Build and Discover: The Engineering of Construction
StorybookAges 4–12

The Engineering of Construction

Connects creative ideas with strong structures through blueprints, materials, measurement, and the challenges behind bridges and buildings.

  • Design
  • Structures
  • Critical thinking
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04 Cover of Build and Discover: The Art of Construction
StorybookAges 4–12

The Art of Construction

Celebrates the creativity behind the built world, showing how architects, engineers, and builders combine imagination, design, and teamwork.

  • Creativity
  • Blueprints
  • Teamwork
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05 Cover of Discover and Build: Math in Construction
StorybookAges 6–10

Math in Construction

Brings numbers to life through building, helping children connect measurement, shapes, patterns, and counting with real construction tasks.

  • Measurement
  • Shapes
  • Patterns
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W1 Cover of Jump Start Construction Workbook for children ages 4 to 7
WorkbookAges 4–7

Jump Start Construction Workbook

Age-relevant construction practice that reinforces vocabulary, close observation, and foundational STEAM thinking for early learners.

  • Early concepts
  • Vocabulary
  • Guided practice
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W2 Cover of Jump Start Construction Workbook for children ages 8 to 12
WorkbookAges 8–12

Jump Start Construction Workbook

Extends construction-themed learning through more independent problem-solving, planning, and reflection for older elementary learners.

  • Planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Independent practice
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Read it, then build it

Turn every story into a hands-on moment.

Construction gives children a real-world reason to read, ask questions, measure, draw, test, and revise. Pairing a storybook with a simple build helps new vocabulary and ideas stick.

1

Read

Notice a tool, shape, material, or problem in the story.

2

Wonder

Ask: “How does it work?” and “What could we change?”

3

Build

Test the idea with blocks, paper, recycled materials, or drawing.

Build & Discover by Dr. Crystal S. Cooper and Clifford J. Cooper

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