--- product_id: 1693560 title: "How a House Is Built (New & Updated)" price: "£10.90" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1693560-how-a-house-is-built-new-and-updated store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # How a House Is Built (New & Updated) **Price:** £10.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How a House Is Built (New & Updated) - **How much does it cost?** £10.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1693560-how-a-house-is-built-new-and-updated) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How a House Is Built (New & Updated) [Gibbons, Gail] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How a House Is Built (New & Updated) Review: Another winning Gail Gibbons book! - I got this book when my toddler started asking questions about houses. This book has really well done illustrations that show what goes in to each part of a houses construction. There’s labels, and lots of great vocabulary too! It even shows a few different types of houses and materials that can be used. I think this is one she will be able to enjoy and learn from for years. Review: Excellent book for kids interested in how houses are built! - I bought this for my grandson two years ago and he loved it. He's now 7-1/2 years old and still loves it! In fact, we read it again a few hours ago. It provides the step-by-step information about building a house with the right amount of detail and explanation to get young builders busy with cardboard boxes, blocks, Playmobil, Duplos, stuff in the garage, and whatever else they need to make a form, pour a foundation, install plumbing, put up drywall -- you name it! I haven't found another book like this and I'm so glad we found this one. Highly recommended for kids who are interested in just how, exactly, a house is built. Now we know! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #25,395 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's Architecture Books (Books) #10 in Children's House & Home Books #28 in Children's How Things Work Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (478) | | Dimensions | 9.8 x 0.12 x 7.8 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | Kindergarten - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 0823412326 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0823412327 | | Item Weight | 4.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Explore the World with Gail Gibbons | | Print length | 36 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 1990 | | Publisher | Holiday House | | Reading age | 3 - 7 years, from customers | ## Images ![How a House Is Built (New & Updated) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OlE8VkYlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another winning Gail Gibbons book! *by A***R on May 26, 2024* I got this book when my toddler started asking questions about houses. This book has really well done illustrations that show what goes in to each part of a houses construction. There’s labels, and lots of great vocabulary too! It even shows a few different types of houses and materials that can be used. I think this is one she will be able to enjoy and learn from for years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book for kids interested in how houses are built! *by G***N on June 21, 2020* I bought this for my grandson two years ago and he loved it. He's now 7-1/2 years old and still loves it! In fact, we read it again a few hours ago. It provides the step-by-step information about building a house with the right amount of detail and explanation to get young builders busy with cardboard boxes, blocks, Playmobil, Duplos, stuff in the garage, and whatever else they need to make a form, pour a foundation, install plumbing, put up drywall -- you name it! I haven't found another book like this and I'm so glad we found this one. Highly recommended for kids who are interested in just how, exactly, a house is built. Now we know! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for sparking curiosity in kids on how homes are built. *by A***Y on April 26, 2024* I studied architecture, worked as an engineering drafter and have done some construction. My 3 yr old daughter is very inquisitive and loves learning how things work and come together. This was a great easy to understand resource on how homes are built for children. It was accurate and explained on a level my child could understand. Highly recommend for children like her. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1693560-how-a-house-is-built-new-and-updated](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1693560-how-a-house-is-built-new-and-updated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*