An early elementary-level STEM introduction to the backhoe, translated into North American Spanish. Covers how the construction vehicle looks and works. Includes a glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide to the digging machine’s major parts.
Part of the Semillas del saber series
This continuation of a longstanding series helps emerging readers understand basic information about some of their favorite things. Each of these four books covers some of early readers’ most exciting construction vehicles, including backhoes, concrete mixers, forklifts, and wheel loaders. These books present material in a way that will help readers develop phonological and print awareness, with large, easy-to-read text that has plenty of blank space around it, as well as full-color photographs that refer back to the text. Each book covers how these vehicles look and work in real-world situations. All books in this series include a visual glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide. VERDICT An essential purchase for STEM libraries or collections that have purchased other installments of the series.
–School Library Journal, 04/01/2024
The Creative Company’s “Semillas de saber” series for emerging readers serve as exemplary models for nonfiction children’s series. This curated selection is a testament to the richness of educational content available for young readers, making them ideal additions to both public and school library collections.
–School Library Journal, 04/01/2024