Machines At Work
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Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1987

Machines At Work

Written & illustrated by Byron Barton

A bustling construction site transforms as workers and machines tackle a new project.

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At a lively construction site, workers and their powerful machines embark on a transformative journey. As they demolish an old structure to make way for the new, the air buzzes with energy and anticipation. What challenges will they face, and what will rise from the rubble? Dive into a day filled with rhythm, excitement, and the promise of creation.

From the publisher

Hey, you guys! Let’s get to work. At the construction site, the workers gather. Their machines are ready and waiting. A busy day is about to begin. Rhythmic text and bold, graphic illustrations convey all the energy and excitement of the day.

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Format
Board book
Pages
17
Reading age
0–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
BR160L
Themes & topics
Books about building thingsBooks about transportationBooks about constructionBooks about machines
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.5
F&P level
~F
Publication
Published
September 11, 1997
First published
September 25, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780694011070

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