Bulldozers

by Michael Sellner (Illustrator), Jean Eick

Introduces bulldozers, including their working parts, uses, fun facts, and the inside of a bulldozer's cab.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 1997

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neighbors are getting their driveway repaved which prompted my son asking lots of questions about the equipment and construction in general on our walk to the library. He went the library hoping to find books about Bob the Builder but sadly, our library doesn't have any about this famous contractor. Our librarian did pull out a half dozen books on construction including Bulldozers by Jean Eick. My son looked over the book selection and chose two (this one and One Big Bulldozer by Michael Dahl).

We both enjoyed Eick's Bulldozers book with the many photographs, explanations and definitions. The book explores what constitutes a bulldozer, how they are used, the different parts and tools as well as how they are used worldwide.

Bulldozers teaches its readers several things beyond just facts about the construction vehicle. One can learn mathematics when Eick discusses the weight and height and geography with the inclusion of the world map when reading "where in the world can you find a bulldozer?"

I would recommend this book to families of budding contractors from preschool to early elementary aged children. We will also be looking for the others in the series.