About This Book
Tana Hoban's 'Dig, Drill, Dump, Fill' is a timeless photographic concept book that showcases a variety of heavy construction machines. Through striking, wordless black and white photographs, children are invited to observe and identify earth movers, diggers, dump trucks, and more, all engaged in their work. This book is ideal for children aged 4-11 who are fascinated by vehicles and how things are built. It encourages visual literacy, observation skills, and provides a wonderful springboard for discussions about construction, engineering, and the world around us. Its simple yet powerful presentation makes it accessible and engaging for a wide range of ages.
Introduces, through photographs alone, heavy construction machines: earth movers, mixers, diggers, and others.
Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think this machine is doing?
2
What do you think they are building?
3
Have you ever seen a machine like this in real life? Where?
4
If you could drive one of these machines, which one would it be and why?
5
What sounds do you imagine these machines make?
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