Let’s Build a Highway

by Robert Pizzo

From the publisher that brought you the bestselling Baby University books comes a brand new board book series of construction books for kids. Join the construction team and help build a highway!
Let's build a highway! Follow along step-by-step as big trucks and machines construct a busy road, from surveying the roadway, to using a bulldozer to clear the path, and so much more. With a simple format and the introduction of new engineering concepts and words, tiny truck lovers will enjoy being a part of the construction crew.
The Let's Build series introduces young readers to engineering, construction, and architecture, helping them imagine what they can build!

Genres: Construction, Picture Books

24 pages, Board book

Published January 1, 2022

About the author

Upon graduating NYC's School of Visual Arts, Robert took his BFA and did the only natural, logical thing... he formed a rock 'n' roll band and played at CBGB's.
Robert had the honor of serving as trusted assistant to the legendary Will Eisner, inventor of the graphic novel and creator of The Spirit.
Robert has won awards from PRINT, SND, GRAPHIS, HOW, DESI, AR100, SPD, etc...as well as a prestigious Washington Middle School Class Artist of 1972 Award.
When asked by a teacher what her dad did for a living, Robert's daughter replied, "I don't know...he just stays home and colors!"
Someone at Adweek called him "The Most Un-Neurotic Artist I've Ever Met."

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave great details on equipment and their purposes in building highways. Usually board books are very short, but this one was a very good length. I will look for more in this series for my daughter.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had a lot of machines that I’ve seen building townhomes and roads in our subdivision too!

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like the art - it’s minimal and mimics the style of road signs with a bit more detail - fitting for the subject of the book. It goes through all the steps from surveying, clearing, hauling, roller compacting, geotextiles, pouring, paving, striping, etc. In one sentence each, the purpose of each step is explained succinctly and in easy terms. And I love how it ended with lunch (:.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This simple construction book looks at more than earth moving equipment when it comes to making a highway. It has some very interesting tools like an auto level, kids may need explained. It’s nice to see a picture book that is detailed while it is still simple.

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[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars--This makes a nice choice for those looking for construction/STEM-themed materials for toddlers. Lots of vocab words and identification of equipment seen along a highway construction site.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple clear illustrations and I even learned a thing or two about highway construction. Not bad at all! :)