"In Concrete Mixers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a concrete mixer as well as why its drum has to keep turning. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a concrete is mixed, moved, and spread to create sidewalks and buildings. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a concrete mixer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children...

Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text lead young readers as they discover the purpose and parts of a concrete mixer. The bright images in each book will show construction vehicles in action. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

A basic introduction to the features and functions of concrete mixers, examining the forms they have taken from the early 1900s to today.

"A mixer is supercool! Its giant drum keeps on spinning. A mixer is superuseful! It delivers and pours the concrete for buildings. It's awesome!"