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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.

"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,...

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

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce young readers to skid steer loaders. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

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

Buckets, booms, and backhoes are just a few of the cool parts on these interesting machines. Learn more about diggers of all sizes inside! -- Publisher's 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...

Explains what different parts make up a train, that trains travel on special railroad tracks, and what trains are used to transport.