cranes, derricks, etc

A photographic introduction to cranes, discussing what they are, what they are used for, and how they work, looking at different types of cranes, and explaining why cranes are important.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the exciting world of diggers and cranes.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the parts of a crane, different types of cranes, and the jobs they do. Includes photo glossary and matching game"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the parts of a crane and shows the different kinds of tasks for which cranes are used, including construction and trimming trees.

Describes the parts of a crane; different kinds of cranes, such as tower cranes, jib cranes, mobile cranes, and floating cranes; and the jobs they do at construction sites, in factories, on water, and even in space.

Discover fascinating facts including the important role of a crane.

Describes different kinds of cranes, how they work, and their general purpose.

Introduces children to the science behind vehicles like trucks and tractors.

Simple informative text with large illustrations explain how huge machines work. Included are different types of machines for the reader to spot and identify.

Describes the jobs that cranes do and the people who operated them.