Dump trucks and other big machines

by Ian Graham

What kid doesn't love dump trucks? And diggers, loaders, bulldozers, and big spinning concrete mixers? There are also mighty machines that kids might not see. Rock-eating tunnelers used underground, roadbuilders and pavers used at night, and enormous flat-bed trucks that carry the supertall cranes used to build skyscrapers. Big machines are a thrill that never grows old.

Here are Mighty Machines that jump off the page. Large type describes the machines, their parts and their uses. Glossaries explain essential terms and suggested activities add to the fun. The big format and vibrant designs make the books perfect for kids to read alone or share with a friend.

With their lively designs and topics that are always a favorite with kids, these books offer popular subject matter and excellent value.

24 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2008

About the author

After working as an in-house journalist and editor in consumer electronics magazines, Ian Graham became a freelance writer. He has written more than 230 illustrated non-fiction books for children and teens, and contributed chapters to books including Dorling Kindersley’s Know it All and Big Ideas that Changed the World. He has a degree in applied physics and a postgraduate diploma in journalism.

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a BIG hit with one of the kiddos I babysit who loves construction vehicles. I thought it might be a bit too lengthy for his attention span, but he just wanted me to keep reading it over and over again. It covered mostly trucks that he was already familiar with, although a few of them were new to him. I imagine we're gonna hang onto this library book for as long as we are able, because I don't think he's ever going to lose interest in reading it.

[Jude · Rating 2 out of 5]

Your run-of-the-mill rundown of the major construction machines you'd likely encounter fixing the road or building something.