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Start the engines and explore powerful construction machines around the world!
Construction Machines of the World! takes young readers on an exciting global journey to discover the incredible machines that smooth roads and build bridges, buildings, and more. From a sand bulldozer shaping desert landscapes in North Africa to a spider excavator working in the Alps and from towering cranes lifting skyscrapers in New York City to massive bridge building machines in China, each spread showcases how construction vehicles are designed for the environments they work in.
WIth flaps to lift, this novelty board book brings construction sites to life through hands-on play. Children can peek under flaps to uncover building tools, watch machines move through challenging terrain, and see how construction crews solve problems in different parts of the world. Designed for curious readers ages 3 to 6, Construction Machines of the World blends early nonfiction learning with imaginative exploration and repeatable discovery.
Key Features:
- Explore Global Construction Sites: Discover how machines work in deserts, mountains, and busy cities around the world.
- Hands-on-novelty Elements: Flaps to lift and explore, and foil accents add action and excitement.
- Introduces Real World Machines: Features a bulldozer, excavator, crane, digger, and large-scale building equipment.
- Encourages Curiosity and Problem Solving: Supports early geography awareness and cause-and-effect learning through play.
- Perfect for Ages 3 to 6: A sturdy, visually dynamic board book built for active, engaged young readers.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.
Mariessa Shein is a children's book author. After years of working in publishing and helping shape books behind the scenes, she's now bringing her own playful ideas to life for young readers. When she's not writing and editing, Mariessa volunteers at an animal rescue and fosters dogs—often drawing inspiration from her furry companions and their heartwarming adventures. She is based in New York City.
Kevin Payne grew up loving books, comics, and cartoons, which inspired his lifelong passion for drawing. Someone once said he sees life as a cartoon—and he’s fine with that! Starting with a sketchpad, his artwork moves into digital, with his studio full of color, sketches, and coffee. A primary school teacher, Kevin loves educational ideas. His first book, B is for Blobfish, came from a science lesson. He also writes stories, poems, creates animations, games—and is even a town crier and Punch and Judy man! He lives in Crediton, UK.