Your young readers will dig down into the world of digging machines with this exciting look at a popular kind of big, powerful machine. Through achievable text, they'll learn about machines that dig, dump, load, and lift things on construction sites. They'll discover the various parts of each machine and how they're used to get the job done easily and safely. Colorful illustrations peppered throughout this book keep readers interested and entertained...

The most amazing machines on Earth

When Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne, lose their jobs to the gasoline, electric, and diesel motor shovels, they find a new opportunity in a very surprising place. Mike proves that, although dated, his steam shovel is still useful.

Introduces various farm machines, including tractors and machines that help till, seed, and harvest crops.

"In Combines, early fluent readers will learn how combines work to harvest crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Combines features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about combines using our safe search engine...

Experiments and activities explore the world of simple machines.

Simple text and detailed illustrations introduce earth-moving machinery.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to diggers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"In Cranes, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a mobile crane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a crane lifts and moves heavy materials to help do big jobs. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a crane, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cranes online using our safe search engine that provides...

Depicts people at work using solid, durable machinery to help them with digging and loading.