{"product_id":"the-house-that-she-built-hardcover","title":"The House That She Built - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMollie Elkman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorgia Castellano\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you ever wonder how a home is built? Who thinks of the house first? Who can use the big cement mixers in their job? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Follow a house - a \u003ci\u003especial\u003c\/i\u003e house - as it goes from idea to becoming someone's very own home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe House that She Built\u003c\/i\u003e educates young readers about all the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, we learn about: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe architect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eframer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einterior designer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelectrician... and many more workers at a construction site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As they contribute their individual skills, each one is needed to complete the collective project -- a new home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With illustrations that connect and empower and words that build upon each other with each page, this book will leave all kids (she, he, and they) excited about their own skills and interested in learning new ones. In addition to showing kids careers they can dream about and explore, this story bridges the gap between the classic books \u003ci\u003eMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBob the Builder\u003c\/i\u003e and an inclusive world where everyone can follow their dreams and use their skills. \u003ci\u003eThe House That She Built\u003c\/i\u003e shows how STEM and STEAM jobs that use science, technology, math, and the arts all work together for a common goal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on a true story! \u003ci\u003eThe House that She Built\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by the team of real women who came together from around the country to build a one-of-a-kind home\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThe book is supported by industry leaders, 84 Lumber and Andersen Windows \u0026amp; Doors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eProceeds from the book will support workforce development initiatives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REVIEWERS AGREE that kids should read \u003ci\u003eThe House That She Built\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"While my daughters loved to hear about \u003ci\u003eThe House That Jack Built\u003c\/i\u003e, I wish we could also have read \u003ci\u003eThe House That She Built\u003c\/i\u003e, a story that helps broaden horizons for girls and boys.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eDenise Dersin, Executive Editor, Professional Builder Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The books we read as children can shape the people we grow up to be. \u003ci\u003eThe House That She Built\u003c\/i\u003e is empowering, encouraging, informative, and inspiring. Every child needs a book like this on their shelf that says, \"You can do anything you set your mind to.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eAmy Riley, Preschool Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A one-of-a-kind, incredible book for educating children and parents about the skilled trades. Sharing stories of successful women and careers in construction is important for building our workforce and for making the world a better place. As a woman-owned company, it is especially rewarding for \u003ci\u003e84 Lumber\u003c\/i\u003e to participate in this project.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003eMaggie Hardy Knox, President and Owner of 84 Lumber\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"We are delighted to share this story of women in construction to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue rewarding careers in the trades.Throughout our history, women have played a pivotal role in shaping our company and the building industry.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eAnnie Zipfel, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndersen Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book is the key to help children explore the world of construction and all it has to offer. They can identify with the relatable characters and all the things that they can do in the construction industry. It shows that women can do anything that they put their minds to! A much-needed resource.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003eCharner Rodgers, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Tuskegee University, Robert R Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMollie Elkman spent her childhood surrounded by home builders, yet it wasn't until she joined the industry herself that she recognized how often she was the only woman in the room. She quickly discovered that just as she was brought into a family business by her father, so were the majority of other women she was meeting throughout all areas of home building. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Over her career, Mollie formed friendships with people who proved that not only are jobs genderless, but everyone benefits from a workforce that embraces diversity and inclusion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of those friends shared an exciting and ambitious project they were involved in...an all-woman-built home. As Mollie learned about each of the women involved in the project, she could feel herself becoming more and more inspired by their stories. She hopes that young readers everywhere will feel inspired too.\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMollie Elkman is the President and Owner of Group Two, a leading new home marketing partner for builders. 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