Frank Carlson Library

"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a digger's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

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

Many young children cheer at the sight of a digger. Diggers, or excavators, are construction vehicles that dig and lift heavy things. They are huge machines and seem like lots of fun to drive! In this book, readers can fulfill their dream of learning to drive one long before they're actually old enough. From the parts of the vehicle to how the controls work, the main content of this book covers everything a vehicle enthusiast could want to know. STEM...

"In Diggers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of an excavator. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a digger digs, lifts, dumps, and moves to help do big jobs. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different 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...

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,...

Follows Mr. Rally and his dog, Lightning, as they travel the town on a big yellow digging machine, taking care of five important jobs.

Bob and his machinery save a cat that is stuck in a tree during a storm.

Discover how excavators work to dig up and move the earth on a construction site. These large earthmovers include a backhoe, bulldozer, loaders, and tunnel borer.

"Barney Backhoe has a big job to do. 'I'm going to the city to help build a skyscraper!' he says. Barney hurries off to the city, but he stops along the way to help fix three really big problems. Before he knows it, he's late for work! But when he gets to the big dig, he finds out that good deeds often lead to very good surprises!"--Cover back.

A basic exploration of the parts, variations, and worksites of bulldozers, the leveling and scraping machines.