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1) Bulldozers
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From pushing down trees to moving piles of rocks and dirt, bulldozers have a lot of jobs! Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these powerful machines.
7) Diggers
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Diggers come in all sizes and can dig very deep holes. The biggest digger weighs more than one million pounds! Find out how the different parts of this machine work together to dig into the ground.
9) Earth Movers
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
These huge trucks move, carry, and dump big loads of earth. There are different kinds of earth movers and each has a specific task. Kids will get a first look at the types of earth movers and how they do their jobs.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"This book introduces Big Construction Machines by looking at the different places they are used and different purposes they are used for. These include: At the quarry, making a road and building skyscrapers. Some of the big construction machines in the book are a bulldozer, a road roller, a roadheader and a concrete breaker."--
12) Bigger than you
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A group of young dinosaurs builds a seesaw and takes turns playing on it until the bossy, big, and TERRIBLE Tyrannosaurus interrupts their game in a fit of temper. All ends well, though, when Mom steps in and encourages a peaceful and a productive end to the conflict. Hyewon Kyung's detailed and humorous illustrations will capture the attention of dinosaur fans, and a dinosaur information chart and educational backmatter about simple machines make...
13) Diggers
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Boom! A digger picks up a huge boulder and drops it a few feet away! Diggers come in all shapes and sizes--learn more about how they work and 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"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"From steam-powered vehicles to modern-day marvels of architecture, the technology of the construction industry has drastically evolved over time. Readers of this engaging book see the amazing engineering behind diggers and other powerful construction machines. They'll learn the anatomy of these mechanisms through detailed illustrations and intuitive diagrams. Complex parts and processes are explained in accessible language, ensuring that readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Farms are as important as ever, even in our high-tech world. Without them, we wouldn't have produce, dairy, or meats! Readers of this engaging book will see how technology and nature combine to yield delicious harvests. They'll get an inside look at the anatomy of tractors and other farm machines, learning their different parts and processes. Simple language breaks down complex principles and systems into manageable chunks of information. Intricate...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Thousands of years ago, farmers had to plant even the tiniest seeds by hand. Luckily, inventors eventually created modern farming machines that can plant seeds in just a fraction of the time it once took. Future farmers and lovers of big machines will enjoy finding out how these devices work through accessible text, fun fact boxes, and beautiful color photographs that complement key concepts. A clever concluding activity further connects young readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Many young children cheer at the sight of a digger. Diggers, or excavators, are construction vehicles that dig and lift heavy things. They are huge machines and seem like lots of fun to drive! In this book, readers can fulfill their dream of learning to drive one long before they're actually old enough. From the parts of the vehicle to how the controls work, the main content of this book covers everything a vehicle enthusiast could want to know....
20) Baling equipment
Author
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Everyone knows what a hay bale looks like, but how does it get into that shape? While baling equipment might not make it into farm stories among the classic tractors, animals, and tools, its usefulness on the modern farm is indisputable. Concise text guides readers through the uses of baling equipment, how it forms round and square bales, and what happens with the hay afterward. Full-color photographs and lively language keeps them engaged and interested...
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