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The Construction Alphabet Book (Paperback, 2006)
    By Jerry Pallotta
Ages 4-8 11/17/2009
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curbj402 said: This themed concept book introduces construction equipment from a to z, then again from a to c. It is very informative, and can probably teach some adults a few things. The descriptions of equipment are simple, and sufficient. There are not just facts, but also observations of the author included. For some machines, the sounds are described as well. It is a greats source for anyone who ever wanted to know what those machines did on the side of the road. The pictures are so realistic they almost look like photographs. One can grasp a sense of movement from the angles the machines are in. There is dust stirred up, and rocks flying through the air. The illustrations are oil paintings and use true to life colors and landscapes. The lines are important because they can tell you if the machine is lifting, shifting, or moving in a certain direction. This allows the reader to imagine how the equipment moves and works.
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