Big Stuff Dozer, Excavator, Mixer & More!

by Joan Holub, The Little Friends of Printmaking (Illustrator)

Overview

From the author of the bestselling This Little series comes the second board book about the science behind everyday things—this one about big vehicles at the construction site!

Join the construction crew and learn how big vehicles work and about the inventors behind them through simple rhyming text and vibrant illustrations. From bulldozers to excavators to concrete mixers and beyond, this engaging board book connects the dots between people and the technology they create and gives age-appropriate explanations of scientific concepts like homogenous mixtures and power hydraulics!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781665917896
Publisher:	Little Simon
Publication date:	05/09/2023
Pages:	26
Sales rank:	993,626
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 140 children’s books, including the Goddess Girls series, the Heroes in Training series, the New York Times bestselling picture book Mighty Dads (illustrated by James Dean), and Little Red Writing (illustrated by Melissa Sweet). She lives in North Carolina and is online at JoanHolub.com.

Editorial Reviews

2023-01-25
Up close with construction vehicles.

On the verso of each spread, a different machine offers a short, rhyming, enthusiastic description of itself (“I’m a busy, busy BACKHOE. My tires are tough and black”), accompanied by a labeled illustration. While the labels are helpful, less obvious ones such as motor winch and chassis go undefined. On each recto, the vehicle goes into more detail explaining how it works; “Big Fun” or “Big History” sidebars are also included. The images are accurate renderings of the machines with a few fun additions like eyes and a mouth or a construction hat on top. The illustrations are appealing and depict racially diverse workers. While the dense text may be overwhelming for some young readers, curious little ones who crave more information about concrete mixers, haul trucks, bulldozers, and more will be thrilled with the level of detail. Many of the machines invite participation through imaginative play (“I’m super-tall TOWER CRANE! Will you be my operator?”). The final pages provide a fascinating outline of the future of construction vehicles, with information about autonomous construction robots and remote-controlled machines. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Jam-packed with text, this is an enticing read for fans of all things construction. (Board book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews