![]() ![]() Introduce the story by showing the children a picture of a real steam shovel and a modern shovel. Look at the pictures and notice the size of the equipment, the kinds of wheels each has, and if the children can guess how the machine is used (for scooping, digging, rolling, carrying away debris). As you look at the pictures, talk to the children about how each piece has a special job to do. Share pictures of construction sites and the kinds of vehicles/machinery that is used on a construction site. Corner (the place where two borders or lines come together).Steam Shovel (an earth moving machine that digs great big holes).Construction plans for 4 simple structures.A book about construction and earth moving machines.Will they be able to? What will happen to Mary Ann if they fail? This classic story tells of a faithful friendship with a happy ending. Mike Mulligan and Mary Ann set out to prove that they can still do the work of any modern machine. Now people are saying that Mary Ann is too old to work. ![]() Mike Mulligan and Mary Ann have worked together for a very long time. ![]()
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