
Time to Explore Big Machines
With a Foldout Surprise!
Andrea Mills(Author)
DK Children (Publisher)
Published on 12. May 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
979-8-217-13405-2 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate introduction to big machines for kids 3-5, packed with construction facts and building foldout fun.
Journey to a modern-day construction site with this captivating toddler truck book. From the tough bulldozer to the towering crane, young builders will meet their favorite construction vehicles in stunning detail.
Turn each page and see the big machines move in one by one to get to work, finally revealing a foldout surprise: the completed apartment building with a landscaped garden!
See the demolition truck knock down an abandoned building, marvel at the power of the excavator as it digs the foundations, and watch the concrete mixer as it prepares the walls of the new apartment block. Plus, spot the moving van arriving as families move into their new homes.
Spot all the fun details in each scene:
Meet 13 helpful big machines - from the ever-popular dump truck and backhoe, to the grader and steamroller.
Bold, full-color illustrations bring the construction site to life, helping children identify different vehicles and their unique jobs.
Fascinating facts about the daily life of a building project that combine easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks with a lively narrative tone - ideal for curious early learners.
An interactive experience that encourages children to spot details, answer questions, and follow the process of building, fostering active learning and observation skills.
An educational gift for kids who like trucks and diggers, discover the mechanical giants of the construction site with this narrative book of big machine facts - a must-have for every young engineer's bookshelf.
More in the series
Loved exploring the construction site in Time to Explore Big Machines? Journey back in time to medieval times in Time to Explore Castles or even further to the prehistoric world in Time to Explore Dinosaurs.
Journey to a modern-day construction site with this captivating toddler truck book. From the tough bulldozer to the towering crane, young builders will meet their favorite construction vehicles in stunning detail.
Turn each page and see the big machines move in one by one to get to work, finally revealing a foldout surprise: the completed apartment building with a landscaped garden!
See the demolition truck knock down an abandoned building, marvel at the power of the excavator as it digs the foundations, and watch the concrete mixer as it prepares the walls of the new apartment block. Plus, spot the moving van arriving as families move into their new homes.
Spot all the fun details in each scene:
Meet 13 helpful big machines - from the ever-popular dump truck and backhoe, to the grader and steamroller.
Bold, full-color illustrations bring the construction site to life, helping children identify different vehicles and their unique jobs.
Fascinating facts about the daily life of a building project that combine easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks with a lively narrative tone - ideal for curious early learners.
An interactive experience that encourages children to spot details, answer questions, and follow the process of building, fostering active learning and observation skills.
An educational gift for kids who like trucks and diggers, discover the mechanical giants of the construction site with this narrative book of big machine facts - a must-have for every young engineer's bookshelf.
More in the series
Loved exploring the construction site in Time to Explore Big Machines? Journey back in time to medieval times in Time to Explore Castles or even further to the prehistoric world in Time to Explore Dinosaurs.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-217-13405-2 (9798217134052)
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Persons
Andrea Mills is an award-winning author of more than 80 books for children and adults. From animals and atlases to technology and travel, this self-confessed bookworm has written factual reference and fictional narratives across a range of different subjects. She gives regular talks at schools, book fairs, and specialist events - and enjoys the ingenious questions children ask in the Q&A sessions at the end!