Bulldozers, graders, cranes & excavators are large, heavy machines. They are used to make roads, to clear areas of l&, to lift heavy objects & to dig soil & rocks out of the ground. Silver level titles (equivalent to the White bridging book band) use sentences with two or three clauses & the length of the texts extends to around 1000 words to help build reading stamina. Real-life problems are also introduced to encourage empathy. For children who prefer to read non-fiction texts, the PM Plus Non-fiction titles offer carefully researched information thematically linked to key learning areas. The texts are supported with superb photography & realistic illustrations. pm 19-offer