A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers -- the very symbol of industrial America. But with progress come new machin…
Every child loves to think about what they'll be when they grow up and these fun and exciting stories feature a popular profession set in Story Town. Learn all about Ben and his job as a builder, in this lovely book from Ladybird.
Ladybird's When I Grow Up is an illustrated non-fiction series for children thinking about what they want to be when they grow up. When I Grow Up: Builder gives all the essential facts about being a builder. Learn about all the different types of jobs that builders do and see what's inside a builder's tool box! Find the answers to questions such as 'How do you build a house?' and 'What differe…
As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest-so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this cons…
When Myrtle buys a plot of land, she asks her friend Stanley to build her a new house. He works step by step – from clearing the site with his orange bulldozer, to lifting beams with his green crane. Luckily, Stanley’s friend Charlie helps out, too. And at the end of a hard day of working, Stanley returns home where it’s “Time for supper! Time for a bath! And time for bed!” Stanley…