DosSantos, Julie. Diggers

DosSantos, Julie Diggers
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2010 32p 28.50
978-0-7614-4402-2 elem VG
Amazing Machines(MC)

With simple informative text and vivid photographs, this book explains how various types of earth moving machines work and their different jobs. With simple informative text and vivid photographs, this book explains how various types of earth moving machines work and their different jobs. Each page is chock full of information presented in a dynamic and engaging manner. The action photographs are sure to enthrall the young readers and familiarize them with the different types of diggers. The book ends with a simple glossary and an “amazing facts” page that provides extra information about these machines. This will be a wonderful book for both reading aloud and browsing by more advanced young readers. It is library-bound and ends with an index and a web finder page. This book will be a sure winner for young readers in elementary libraries. Ogintz, Susan Earth moving machinery

Fire Engines.

Becker, Ann. Fire Engines.

Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2010 32p 28.50 Amazing Machines(MC)

978-0-7614-4403-9 elem E-BNes

Several kinds of machines that are used in fighting fires or to rescue people are presented in this title. Bright photos with some parts labeled, text at two levels, and extra information are features of this book. A fire engine is defined as a machine that helps fight fires or rescue people. Eight different trucks are featured as well as planes and boats. Each piece of equipment is given a two-page spread with a large, bright photograph with some labels. The main text is in large print with words from the glossary printed in bold. Additional information is provided in smaller type and highlighted fact bars. There is also an inset smaller photo and caption presenting another related fact.
Included is a Contents page, a page of Amazing Facts of related information, a glossary, a very simple index, and web sites of related information. Credit is given for each photograph used.
This is an excellent resource for elementary schools. The main text can be read easily with additional information for parents and older students in smaller type. Theal, Joan