Waltham Construction Zone PIE Booklist | Natick Bacon Free Library

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Presents six types of construction vehicles and information about who they belong to, how they work, and what jobs they perform.

62) Bulldozers

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Leaf, Christina

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Machines With Power!

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"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to bulldozers through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

63) Curious constructions: a peculiar portfolio of fifty fascinating structures

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Profiles fifty unusual structures, include a fire-breathing octopus sculpture, a giant skateboard ramp, a Costa Rican treehouse community, and a life-sized X-Wing Starfighter built of LEGO bricks.

64) Front loaders

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Schuh, Mari C

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Load! Learn how front loaders get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

65) Bulldozers

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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a bulldozer's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

66) Concrete mixers

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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a concrete mixer's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

67) Cranes

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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a crane's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

68) Diggers

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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a digger's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

69) Dump trucks

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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a dump truck's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

70) Loaders

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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a loader's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--

71) How was that built?: the stories behind awesome structures

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Agrawal, Roma

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"From skyscrapers to bridges, meet the extraordinary people who helped build some of the world's architectural marvels"--

72) Tool book

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Gibbons, Gail

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Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.

73) One big building: a counting book about construction

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A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

74) The construction alphabet book

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Pallotta, Jerry

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Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books

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Learn words used in construction and buildings.

75) Up! up! up! skyscraper

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Suen, Anastasia

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Invites readers to watch workers dig, pour, pound, and bolt a skyscraper into existence.

76) Look at that building!: a first book of structures

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Ritchie, Scot

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Exploring Our Community

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An engaging introduction to buildings, with a deft mix of nonfiction and fiction elements.

77) Construction workers

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Bowman, Chris

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Blastoff! readers. 1 Community helpers

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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces construction workers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

78) Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa

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"The Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is famous for its visible tilt. Engineering the Leaning Tower of Pisa introduces readers to the tower's history, examines why the tilt developed in the first place, and discusses the methods that have been used to stabilize the tower and keep it safe for visitors"--Publisher's web site.

79) Engineering the Taj Mahal

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Murray, Laura K

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"The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...

80) I can build a fort!

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"Magical castles, hideaway caves, secret clubhouses, rainy-day escapes forts can be just about anything! This guide to ultimate fort building lets readers put their engineering creativity to the test. They'll construct their own unique hideouts through easy, step-by-step activities. Helpful photographs serve as springboards for original ideas. Readers can gain independence by constructing forts solo, or learn about teamwork by building with friends....