Presents a simple, illustrated introduction to earth movers--their different styles, what they look like, what they do, and how they work.

The first step of any construction project is preparing the site for building. The job requires earth movers to rip, dig, level, and move ground. This childrenÕs title, grounded in facts, lets young readers dig into learning about the action-packed work of earth movers.

Earth movers are construction machines that move big loads. This title introduces beginning readers to the general jobs earth movers can do. It also provides examples of specific earth movers, such as bulldozers, backhoes, and dump trucks. Features highlight the main jobs of earth movers and the main parts of the three specific machines that are highlighted.

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

This book examines the Texas-based company's heavy equipment that has been used in the mining, construction, and oil industries from the 1920s to present. Two hundred photos illustrate the fascinating tales behind LeTourneau breakthroughs like the first electric-diesel front-end loader. Founder Robert Gilmour LeTourneau is regarded as the father of high-volume earthmoving equipment, and holds more U.S. patents than any other person, save Thomas Edison. Fans of heavy equipment are sure to enjoy this profile of the manufacturer of the world's largest front-end loaders.