After losing their clubhouse to a rival neighborhood group of boys, fifth-grade friends Tori, Angie and Kelly are inspired by the head of a major construction company to build their own. The girls roll up their sleeves preparing blueprints, work schedules and budgets, but stormy weather, differences of opinion and the boys' attempts to undermine their efforts test their friendship. They not only learn valuable construction skills, they learn about teamwork, earn the respect and friendship of the boys and realize their dreams.pRaising the Roof, #2 in the Girls Know How series, gives a first-hand look at the world of construction and includes an exclusive interview with Linda Alvarado, President of Alvarado Construction, Colorado.
After losing their clubhouse to a rival neighborhood group of boys, fifth-grade friends Tori, Angie and Kelly are inspired by the head of a major construction company to build their own. The girls roll up their sleeves preparing blueprints, work schedules and budgets, but stormy weather, differences of opinion and the boys' attempts to undermine their efforts test their friendship. They not only learn valuable construction skills, they learn about teamwork, earn the respect and friendship of the boys and realize their dreams.pRaising the Roof, #2 in the Girls Know How series, gives a first-hand look at the world of construction and includes an exclusive interview with Linda Alvarado, President of Alvarado Construction, Colorado.
