Ocean State Libraries

"There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this picture book, with its rambunctious rhymes and noisy fun, follows them every step of the way, from clearing a pathway to rolling the tar to sweeping up at the end." --

"From the acclaimed author/artist of Beyond the Pond and Rulers of the Playground comes a breathtaking new book with a powerful message about the environment, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed. Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push. But when Digger discovers something growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change him, and the city,...

"From the huge crane with a swinging ball (crack) to the excavator that rams the walls (wham) demolition has never been so much fun! - cover.

Describes the parts of a grader, how it works, and the work it does at a construction site.

Learn words used in construction and buildings.

Simple text describes the parts of a tractor, how they work, and what they do.

Excavators are used to dig holes and lift heavy things. They use tracks to move along dirt roads. Learn more about these machines in Excavators, part of the Monster Machines series.

Describes what trains are, how they are used, and different kinds.

Introduces numbers and subtraction as the reader counts construction equipment from ten to one.

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