Concrete Mixers (2014 Edition) cover

Concrete Mixers (2014 Edition)

Author: Eick, Jean

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 331
Points per Word 0.001511
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Photographs and simple text describe what concrete mixers look like and what they do.

Quick Summary

Ever wonder what those big drum-shaped trucks do on a construction site? This picture book gives kids a close-up look at concrete mixers, showing the spinning drum, the chute, and how the concrete gets poured, all with simple sentences and clear photos that are perfect for early readers. The text is super short, which makes it a great choice for kids just starting to read on their own or for a quick read-aloud before a field trip to a building site. If your little one loves anything with wheels and is curious about how things are built, they'll get a kick out of seeing real concrete mixers in action, and the photos make the machines feel bigger than life. Parents will appreciate that there's nothing scary or complicated just clear, factual information presented in a friendly way, making it a safe pick for younger children. It pairs nicely with other simple nonfiction books about trucks, like "Big Rigs" or "Construction Site," for a mini-unit on heavy equipment.