Fall 2024

Las grúas (Cranes)

From the Set Starting Out (Empezando)

Climb high up into the captivating world of construction cranes with this new title, part of the Starting Out series, in American Spanish. 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 working crane 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 cranes, 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 621.8
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language Spanish
Publisher Creative Education
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798889894445
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 16
Dimensions 8 x 8
Graphics Full-color photographs

Booklist Review of Starting Out (Empezando)

With crisp photos, colorful lettering, and a clean design, these new additions to the Starting Out (Empezando) 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