Diggy has lots of work to do! Join in the construction fun and help Diggy do what he does best. If your little boy loves dump trucks, diggers, and building fun, Diggy is sure to be a treat!
Writing in rhythmic text, author Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum (Trains Don't Sleep) explores the many types of watercraft navigating our lakes, rivers, and oceans, including trawlers, tankers, and cruise ships. Beginning with the sunrise, boats of all shapes and sizes are on their way to a full day. Fishing boats with their nets head out for their day's lucky catch. Tugboats guide a freighter safely into harbor, and pleasure craft such as sailboats and speedboats offer hours of enjoyment for their passengers. Then when night comes, even boats take a rest, including a houseboat that is docked with its family warm and cozy inside. Back matter includes detailed descriptions of each type of watercraft mentioned.
This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about helicopters and how they fly.
This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about tanks and how they keep soldiers safe in battle.
In Passenger Trains, beginning readers will learn what passenger trains are, where they take us, the sights we can see from them, and the different cars, such as dining and sleeping cars. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about passenger trains and their use. A labeled country map points out Amtrak's major city stops in the United States, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about passenger trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Passenger Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Monorail Trains, beginning readers will learn what monorails are, where they take us, and the sights they help us see, such as cities, zoos, and theme parks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about monorail trains and their use. A labeled U.S. map points out where readers can find monorails in the United States, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about monorail trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Monorail Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Freight Trains, beginning readers will learn how freight trains run, where their locomotives take them, what kinds of freight they carry, and the different kinds of freight train cars that carry these goods. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about freight trains and their use. A labeled diagram introduces different freight train cars, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about freight trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Freight Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In City Trains, beginning readers will learn about city train and subway systems, such as the New York City Subway and Chicago 'L' that transport people in busy cities, both under and above crowded streets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about city trains and their use. A labeled New York City Subway map shows readers where the subway runs in the city's boroughs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about city trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. City Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In High-Speed Trains, beginning readers will learn about different high-speed trains around the world, including maglev trains, and how fast they carry passengers to their destinations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about high-speed trains and their use. A labeled diagram explains how magnets make maglev trains float, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about high-speed trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. High-Speed Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as skateboards, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and trucks.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the motorized vehicles known as jet skis, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their throttles and footwells.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the motorized vehicles known as snowmobiles, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their skis and tracks.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as bicycles, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their wheels and handlebars.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the vehicles known as scooters, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and brakes.
Truck drivers travel near and far to deliver goods! But that is not their only duty. This fun book uses bright photos and leveled text highlights how truck drivers make deliveries, meet deadlines, and stay safe on the road! Special features highlight truck driver skills and gear, while photo labels and a picture glossary help readers understand challenging words.
This leveled title takes young readers on a journey in the sky! It introduces the exciting job of flight attendants, who travel the world to keep fliers safe and comfortable. Colorful photos and engaging text highlight the work of flight attendants, while labels and a picture glossary introduce important words. Special features introduce the important skills and gear of these community helpers.
Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Huge Machines,” includes the Read-along version of the story follow ed by the same story sung in an adorable song.Children will learn about all of the different machines that farmers use each day! “Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers, too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?” Young readers will be amazed by what trucks, tractors, forklifts and other huge machines can do in this brightly-illustrated rhyming book! “Huge Machines” is a great book to reinforce early literacy skills.
In Pilots, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how pilots safely fly aircraft. A labeled diagram helps readers identify tools of the trade, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pilots online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pilots also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Tex, Indi, Gran, and Poppy take a ride on a ferry.
A child watches her toy train grow bigger and bigger as she adds cars then makes it move around the track.
A freight train rolls down the train tracks.
Listen to the sounds of vehicles moving in this rhyming story of cars and trucks, trains, boat, and planes.
Riley has a dump truck, a flatbed truck, a concrete mixer, and a little pickup truck at his lumberyard. When he tells them that they will help him build a children's park, everyone is excited. There's a lot of hard work to do, from hauling trash to pouring concrete. But once the work gets started, everyone but Little Yellow Truck is busy. Is there nothing he can do to help? As it turns out, Riley has just the right task for Little Yellow Truck. This picture-book offering from author Eve Bunting reinforces the message that even the smallest helper can make a big impact.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Bessie Coleman in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
The wonderful trains featured in this book are grab the attention of little readers. The book utilizes curriculum based text to get children comfortable with reading and uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to text to help guide readers through the book. Book includes author biography and teaching guides.