Kiowa County Public Library District

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

Discusses construction vehicles including how levers work, how the vehicles are built, how their engines work and are steered.

Describes how cranes are used load ships or help build buildings.

Describes the parts of a crane, how it works, and the work it does at a construction site.

A young boy imagines all the things he could do if he operated a crane.

"What do construction workers use to lift things high in the sky? A crane! Cranes help builders reach the tops of tall buildings. From apartments to skyscrapers, cranes work on tall jobs."--Provided by publisher.

From the heavy blades of bulldozers to the hauling bodies of dump trucks, heavy machinery and equipment have long been used in construction and demolition alike. Appealing to future builders, mechanics, and engineers, this new series explores the continued use of six Amazing Machines. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machines parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram...

Min wants to be in Ann's show, and after building a crane to remove the tree that has fallen on the stage, she gets her chance.

Illustrations and simple text show the parallels between a pair of sandhill cranes building a nest and a construction crane being used to build a cabin for a family.