Common Nouns in English: construction 5 reading
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Jack the Carpenter's Handy Work
A carpenter named Jack repairs his home's eaves, stops a drip, adds edging to drywall, and uses an easement, all while admiring his handy work.
Open full readingLily's Adventure: Learning about Enamel, Fascia, and the Healing Power of a Faucet
A young girl named Lily learns the importance of taking care of her body after she falls and chips her enamel, discovers the healing power of a faucet and the role of fascia in protecting bones and joints.
Open full readingMax the Mouse: The Adventures of the Dormer Window Detective
Max the mischievous mouse climbs a dormer window, narrowly escapes a carpenter's dowel, explores the interior of the house and fixes a drip in the roof, earning him the title of the official mouse of the house.
Open full readingThe Dripping Dormer: A Cozy Home
This is a short and simple poem for young children about a cozy home that withstands the rain with a dormer, edging, enamel, drywall, and various other building materials.
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