cranes, derricks, etc

"Jane works as crane operator at the docks, but she faces her biggest challenge when hoisting a firetruck in high winds"--Provided by publisher.

"Emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a mobile crane. Color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a crane lifts and moves heavy materials to help do big jobs. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a crane, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary"--Provided by publisher.

Clank! A crane drops a steel beam on top of a skyscraper! Find out more about wrecking balls, heavy loads, and other things a crane might lift. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Buzz! A worker in a cherry picker cuts a power line high above the trees! Learn more about how cherry pickers work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Illustrations and simple text show the parallels between a pair of sandhill cranes building a nest and a construction crane being used to build a cabin for a family.

Briefly explores how cranes are constructed, how they are so strong and able to lift heavy objects and the kinds of construction projects they are used on. Includes pictures and a glossary.

Explains what a crane is and what is does at a construction site.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to cranes through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present cranes"--Provided by publisher.

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.