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.

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

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

Photographs and text describe such work-saving machines as a crane, jack hammer, bulldozer, and back hoe.

Introduces diggers and backhoes and describes what they do.

In Diggers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of diggers that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a digger, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about diggers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

"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...

Describes the parts of a large earthmover, how they operate, and the work they do.

With big fold-out pages of bright illustrations, this book presents information on some of the biggest and most powerful machines ever made--from a bucket wheel excavator to a container ship with stacks of containers of international goods.