Forklifts (Machines at Work; Big Machines) [Library Binding]

Jean Eick (Author)

Book Description

Series: Machines at Work; Big Machines

Describes how a fork lift works and how it is used to move heavy loads.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1These titles take children up close and onboard four of the most awe-inspiring vehicles around town. On the Job sections describe what the vehicles do; the dynamic close-up photographs that appear on almost every page are particularly successful here. The Climb Aboard segments are less successful, for only in Bulldozers do they come close to giving a sense of what sitting in the drivers seat might really be like. The final Up Close pages label the parts of the machines. Each book concludes with a rudimentary but informative glossary. However, there is some inconsistency; three of the books use the term lever in the text but only two define it. While the one to three sentences to a page, controlled vocabulary, and large print recommend these volumes to beginning readers, younger machine enthusiasts will enjoy hearing them read aloud.Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 24 pages
• Publisher: Child's World (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567665306
• ISBN-13: 978-1567665307
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,141,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Yikes! Don't buy this book, October 23, 2002

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busytwinmom "busytwinmom" (redlands, ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forklifts (Machines at Work; Big Machines) (Library Binding)

My son is in love with forklifts. I have looked and looked for a book to answer his questions. But this book is a giant disappointment - especially considering the price. This book must have been thrown together in about an hour - max. The few snapshot-quality photos show only one forklift at one site, unloading lumber. Where are the different types of forklifts??? What types of jobs do forklifts do in warehouses, at construction sites, etc.??? Honestly, where was the book editor on this one?

5.0 out of 5 stars I like this book, January 22, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Forklifts (Machines at Work; Big Machines) (Library Binding)

I liked the book. It was very informative. It made me realize what great tools forklifts are