Del Norte Public Library

"Smash! A massive bulldozer flattens a building! Learn more about how bulldozers move over any surface, and find out what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author"--

"In Bulldozers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a bulldozer. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a construction worker uses the machine to tear up ground, push dirt, and level the ground for a new park. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a bulldozer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about...

"What's enormous, often brightly colored, and capable of carrying a lot of dirt? Dump trucks! These extra-large machines help people move dirt, sand, or other materials to or from construction sites. This book will highlight types of dump trucks and the many important jobs they help us do. Detailed but manageable text will help young readers connect STEM principles to these massive machines, and photographs will draw them into the subject matter with...

"From dump trucks hauling sand to big-drummed concrete mixers, young readers will learn about fascinating vehicles that are found on construction sites"--

Dan and his Mighty Dump Truck stay busy throughout the day at construction sites, helping prepare the way for new roads and buildings.

"Covers a wide selection of construction machines, outlining how they work and what they are used for"--Provided by publisher.

This book follows Steve and his Mighty Loader through a week of jobs that include building a new road, digging ditches, working in a coal mine, and more

Gary and the other construction workers build a road into a new park.

Building, blasting and crushing! It's all in a day's work for front-end loaders, diggers and dozers! Huge shovels dig foundations, a towering crane builds a skyscraper, dynamite sends a smokestack crumbling to the ground, and a colossal crusher grinds up rock.