These large trucks do the basic but indispensible job of transporting and dumping out big loads. Young readers will see how invaluable these vehicles are at construction sites, in mines, and more. Great photos of dump trucks and dump truck drivers illustrate a simple text in standard Latin American Spanish and English.

Whoosh! Crunch! Dump Trucks are here to haul! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. ÁZum! ÁCrac! ÁCamiones de volteo llegaron para transportar! Aprende c—mo y d—nde trabajan en esta canci—n de ÁLas m‡quinas!

Dump trucks are hard at work all around us. This bilingual book explains how they do their many important jobs. English language learners discover fun facts about the mechanics of dump trucks with the help of simple text presented in both standard Latin American Spanish and English. Detailed photographs show dump trucks on the road, in the dirt, and at the construction site.

"Whoosh! Crunch! Dump Trucks are here to haul! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. Includes glossary, critical thinking questions, and sheet music"--

Kids can expand their knowledge about forklift drivers and how forklifts work with this introductory title. They’ll learn the purpose of counterweights and discover what a telescopic forklift is. Great for bilingual readers, as well as Spanish-speakers learning English and English-speakers learning Spanish.

Informative text in standard Latin American Spanish and English explains how cement mixers are used to make and transport concrete. What concrete is and how it is used are also explained. Perfect for kids who are curious about how buildings, bridges, and other structures are built.

Having a loader in the front and a bucket in the back makes the backhoe a particularly versatile construction vehicle. Readers will discover the backhoe’s English origins and other facts about these iconic machines. A great pick for bilingual readers.

Massive cranes strike awe in children and adults alike. Readers will learn to identify the basic parts of a crane. They will also be introduced to several crane varieties. The roles of crane operators and signalmen are explained, too. The large-type text is in both standard Latin American Spanish and English.

Big tracks and blades make these earth-moving machines instantly recognizable. Introduce readers to the parts of a bulldozer, including the three blade types these big machines use. This volume features short, simple text in standard Latin American Spanish and English.

This exciting bilingual book explains all about how loaders work and the many important jobs they can do, like clearing snow. Simple text presented in both standard Latin American Spanish and English guides English language learners as they explore the mechanics of loaders. They learn about the kinds of jobs these marvelous machines can do—from carrying heavy rocks to building new houses. Detailed photographs show various kinds of loaders in action.