When Little Excavator, who is eager to help, arrives at the construction site, he is told he is not quite ready for the jobs done by the larger vehicles, but they eventually find the job that is just right for him.

Photographs and simple text introduces young readers to cranes.

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

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the parts of a crane, different types of cranes, and the jobs they do. Includes photo glossary and matching game"--

Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to cranes and their uses.

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present cranes"--

Rhyming text and illustrations describe different kinds of cranes.

"In Cranes, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a mobile crane. Vibrant, full-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. Children can learn more about cranes online using our safe search engine that provides...

"Teaches readers everything they want to know about cranes, from their important parts to the many jobs they help with on the construction site."--Adapted from publisher's description.