Fall 2024

Bulldozers

From the Set Starting Out

Drive straight into to the captivating world of bulldozers with this new book, part of the Starting Out series, specially designed for developing readers. Through the lens of a curious child, this book is a visual treat, featuring colorful photographs and a labeled image diagram that adds fun and excitement to learning. In the 'Make a Noise' section, young audiences can even engage by mimicking bulldozer sounds. With an easy-to-use glossary, recommended websites, and further reading suggestions, it's a valuable resource for budding book learners. Embark on an adventure into the world of bulldozers, inspiring a lifelong passion for discovery and knowledge.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$31.40 $21.95
Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Kindergarten
Dewey Number 629.22
Lexile 390L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level D
Language English
Publisher Creative Education
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798889891673
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 16
Dimensions 8 x 8
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Starting Out

Young gearheads will go gaga for this emerging reader series. The giant semis in Big Rigs are accompanied by a surprising amount of information packed into the tidy 16 pages, including a description of what the plate called the fifth wheel is for. Each spread includes two sentences with sight words and decodables, plus occasional fun fact sentences included in circular callouts. The spreads are highly visual, with the photos labeled to help readers identify the parts of each machine. Each book concludes with a “Make a Noise” section, which encourages readers to head to a YouTube link to listen to the sounds of the vehicle. This could be problematic in school and public library settings where filters on computers limit access to the video site. For readers working on comprehension, this series will be a welcome sight on library shelves. VERDICT A recommended addition for all libraries.

School Library Journal

Booklist Review of Starting Out

With crisp photos, colorful lettering, and a clean design, these new additions to the Starting Out: Vehicles series (12 new titles) can’t help but catch the eye. Each volume opens with an image of its featured machine set against a white backdrop and with its key parts labeled. Four double-page spreads then follow the vehicle on the job (or just zooming around), implementing short but descriptive sentences in tandem with full-page and spot photos. Readers visit different construction sites in Cranes, in which loads are lifted, moved, and steadied by cranes on the land and water, as well as from the air. The main text section is always followed by a “Make a Noise” spread, where the vehicle’s sounds (rrrumm! rrrumm!) arc across the pages in a large, colorful font. Each volume has a link to a YouTube video that plays a recording of corresponding engine noises, sirens, etc. and an invitation to the reader to try mimicking the sounds. A short glossary, “Reading Corner” list, and index comprise the back matter.

Author: Meg Greve