Hold on to your hard hat! Readers will love learning about the careers of construction workers and the tools they use to do their job. From small tools, such as hammers and screwdrivers, to big tools, such as cranes and bulldozers, readers will get an inside look at each tool’s function and importance. Numerous visuals of tools and workers bring the construction site to life, as information-rich text delivers important facts about this essential career. A graphic organizer showing each tool is included to supplement the text and deepen the reader’s comprehension.

Construction workers use many types of tools to build roads and buildings. Young readers will learn about those tools through carefully leveled text, vibrant photos, and critical-thinking questions.

Sam Brooks, a young superintendent with ProCon Builders, has been given responsibility for the largest and most complicated project of his career. He struggles with all of the common difficulties in construction -- lack of communication, coordination issues, and other kinds of wasteful occurrences that rob his project of time and money, while leaving him and his team frustrated and overworked. Luckily, his friend, mentor, and co-worker, Alan Phillips, brings the benefit of his experience and his knowledge of Lean Construction tools and processes to help Sam learn valuable skills for improving the operation of his project. Together, Sam and Alan discuss the merits and explore the practical applications of: Daily Huddles Visual Communication The "Eight Wastes" Managing Constraints Pull Planning The Last Planner System(TM) Percent Plan Complete

Roads, bridges, and buildings would not be possible without construction workers! Construction workers are great problem solvers who use tools and machines to get the job done. This informative book will help readers build knowledge on how construction workers shape our communities.

Do you have the tools you need in your toolbox? If you're a construction worker, you can't plan, build, repair, or demolish anything without these tools! We need a wrench, drill, screwdriver, hammer, saw, paintbrush, rake, or jackhammer to do our jobs every day! Children choose their favorite crayons or colored pencils and bring these minimally selected coloring book images of hand tools, power tools, kids, and adult construction workers to life! Use the "surprise me" option to view other fun images from our favorite artists of tools and hardworking whimsical characters.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how construction workers help their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.