"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to backhoes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Having a loader in the front and a bucket in the back makes the backhoe a particularly versatile construction vehicle. Readers will discover the backhoe's English origins and other interesting facts about these iconic machines. They will even learn the source of the backhoe's name.

Despite small squabbles, Leo and Ben have a good time playing with their toy dump truck and backhoe.

"Digging machines fascinate many young children. Backhoes are extra-large machines that draw earth backward instead of lifting it forward like shovels or other digging machines do. They can be found at many work sites, building roads and digging the foundations for people's homes and other buildings, even skyscrapers. This book explores the different types of backhoes and how they've helped people do jobs for many years. Full-color photographs of...

"Welcome to the construction site! Look, there's a backhoe. What does a backhoe do? Read on to find out! Books in the At the Construction Site series use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Included are bold, colorful photographs that correlate directly to the text to aid readers through the book"--...