Books about building machines (non-fiction)

Roadworks

Many big machines and busy people are involved in building a road, and this riveting board book follows them every step of the way. From clearing a pathway (screek!) to rolling the tar (squelch!) to sweeping up at the end (swish!), Roadwork is sure to delight young truck lovers with its rambunctious rhymes and noisy fun.

Links:

• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/2WQtQfq

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/2UD8AHa

The Ultimate Construction Site Book: From Around the World: 1 (Ultimate Book)

The sounds, sights and activity of a construction site provide endless fascination. Packed with more than 60 tabbed moving parts to pull, lift and explore; crammed with meticulous detail of vehicles, buildings and techniques; here's a book that will satisfy even the most curious of children. Whether it's building a bridge or a skyscraper, a giant ship or a tunnel, there's a wealth of colour, action and knowledge to be gleaned on each of the ten spreads of this oversized book. A wonderful companion to The Ultimate Book of Vehicles on the spring 2014 Twirl launch list.

Links:

• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/2L3XWVz

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/2ytJbc3

Demolition

Crush the stone. Crush the stone. Chip and grind and munch. Make new concrete from the old. Whirr! Churr! Crunch! From the huge crane with a swinging ball (crack!) to the toothy jaws that ram the walls (thwock!), this rambunctious demolition, reverberating with sound words, is guaranteed to have small kids rapt. Bright spreads showcase the gargantuan machines in all their glory. A real smasher!

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• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/2LekjYN

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3b33RET

Hello World! Construction Site

Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Clank! A crane is used to lift heavy things and move them to the right spot.") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. 

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• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/3eZemM9

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3gZU8U3

The Construction Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)

For fans of all things that go this noisy alphabet book explores construction equipment from A to Z. Find out about these construction machines and more, from a huge saw that cuts through roads to a massive vacuum that sucks up boulders. You'll even learn a quick and easy recipe for concrete. Rock crushers, jackhammers, and wrecking balls will delight the youngest of readers learning their ABCs.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/45GP3JJ