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Road Builders [Paperback]

B. G. Hennessy (Author), Simms Taback (Illustrator)
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For children who are passionate about machines, especially the really big ones, Road Builders, cheerfully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Simms Taback, is a wonderful find. Youngsters are introduced to the vast assortment of fascinating machines involved in building a road, and to the industrious crew of folks who operate these mammoth vehicles. Step by step, a road is born: dirt is scooped away by the power shovel, bulldozer, and backhoe, then the grader smoothes the ground as the other trucks arrive with cement and asphalt. Finally the power roller packs it all down, and the "striper" lays down the lines at the center of the road. But you'll have to read the book to figure out what the cherry picker does! Boldly illustrated with bright, saturated colors, Road Builders is a visually dynamic introduction to the people and machines that bring new roads to life. (Ages 2 to 6) --Marianne Painter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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This soup-to-nuts explanation of how roads are constructed begins in an empty field and ends on a busy freeway, and it offers just the right amount of information for its intended audience. Readers watch as members of a road crew bulldoze, dig, dump, grade, pave, roll, paint, mark and light a new roadway--and then drive off into the sunset to their next job. Bolstered by Hennessy's ( Jake Baked the Cake ) concise text, Taback's ( On Our Way to the Forest! ) bold, attention-grabbing colors and oversized, up-close-and-personal illustrations are action-packed and will thrill young truck-lovers everywhere. It's a splendid introduction to a world that many children find riveting. Ages 2-7. Children's BOMC main selection.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (September 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0590745158
  • ISBN-13: 978-0590745154
  • ASIN: 0140542760
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 6.8 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #310,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #49 in  Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Heavy Machinery

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5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect "all-boy" book for boys of all ages!, April 19, 1999
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This is "The Favorite" book in our house! We first started reading this to our son when he was 2. Now he is 5 and still loves it. Our second son is now 2 and it is his favorite! The illustrations are the best around and the story is easy for kids to understand. We have learned about the different kinds of construction vehicles and what they do. The boys are able to name the different kids of trucks when they see them on the road. I have bought this books for many of my friends who have recently had baby boys so they can enjoy it to!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book and a joy to read (over and over and over)!, June 9, 2000
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I have twin 2.5 year-old boys and they love this book. Because of this book, when we are out driving around, they will tell me when they see a backhoe, a paver, or any other machinery they recognize. We read this book 3-4 times a day and it is new and exciting each time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My 2 Year Old Always Asks for this one, February 21, 2006
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He doesn't get sick of it! He loves pointing out all the different types of trucks, finding the boss, and talking about the road builders going to build their next road.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This is my 2-year-old grandson's favorite book. We had it checked out of the library off & on for most of the last year before I broke down and bought it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Gruggett

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for Truck obsessed toddlers!
I bought this book second hand for 1.50 and wow, 1 year later it is still his favorite book. Our copy is held together with packing tape and glue. Read more
Published on March 10, 2004 by Andrea clark

5.0 out of 5 stars My boy loves this book!
If your little one is interested in construction machines, this book is a must. It is great. My boy memorized the words to this book when he was three and it helped him learn to... Read more
Published on December 9, 2003 by Alex Dent

5.0 out of 5 stars Great step by step description
This is an excellent book. Starts with an overview and pictures of all the trucks needed to build a road and then proceeds with step-by-step with a picture of each truck doing its... Read more
Published on June 22, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Familiar Surroundings
My little boy has always been interested in machines and equipment as his daddy runs a blacktop plant. Read more
Published on October 16, 2000 by Maryanne Kenly

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for boys who love "truck" toys
This was an excellent book. It is well written for the age group specified(4 - 8 yrs), although younger children would also enjoy it. Read more
Published on July 21, 1998

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