Tools (First Discovery Book) [Spiral-bound]

Claude Delafosse (Author), Gallimard Jeunesse Publishing (Author), Daniel Moignot (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: First Discovery Book

This book explains how hammers, pliers, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, and many other household tools work. Also included are exciting tools used by professionals at building sites, and an invitation for readers to dream up their own projects to build.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-With a few exceptions, Tools covers mainly those items that could be found in most homes: drills, various kinds of pliers, wall anchors, saws, hammers, etc. Fire Fighting introduces all kinds of equipment including trucks, ladders, protective clothing, radios, boats, and planes. However, one picture is captioned "Jaws of Life," but the jaws are not visible in the drawing. A brief history of fire is included. The text features one sentence per page with labeled illustrations of various items. Vocabulary in both books is simple, accurate, and appropriate. Each title has five acetate overlays that enhance the design. Small children will enjoy the bright colors and many objects to identify.
Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 24 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439044049
• ISBN-13: 978-0439044042
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,384,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great tool book for a child, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: Tools (First Discovery Book) (Spiral-bound)

My 3 year old son (a fervent lover of tools!) adores this book. While it is written for young children, it doesn't "talk down" to them. The pictures are very realistic and include basic descriptions of how various tools are used. Every couple of pages a clear plastic page with pictures overlayed add interest to the book as you read. For example, you open the book to see a man using an electric drill to drill a hole in a wooden door. You have a partial view on what is behind the door. Then you flip the overlay and see the bit coming through the door and the contents of the closet. This adds an interesting dimension to reading and helps to engage your child's interest.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars my kids love this, September 21, 2001

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

This review is from: Tools (First Discovery Book) (Spiral-bound)

there are too few books out there for tool-crazy toddlers, and this is by far the best i've seen. the illustrations are very realistic and beautifully drawn and much space is devoted to trying to show how some tools are used. its also pretty durable. from an adult standpoint, it could be a bit more coherent, but my twin 2-year-old boys think its just great. recommended.