Oliver The Crane
by Jordan Barons

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Oliver is a construction crane, and he’s been hired to help build a condo tower where hundreds of people will live. It’s his job to lift big, heavy things way up into the air. Oliver and his friends hoist rebar, lift fly forms, and unload concrete as the building comes together floor by floor. He loves working with his friends onsite, but when the job is done, what will happen to him? Every kid loves to know how things are made, especially the role of big trucks and heavy machines. Oliver the Crane embraces that curiosity and teaches kids how a tower crane works, what goes into building a high-rise condo, and what happens to machinery when it’s not on the job. Kids will learn all about the construction industry, and even parents might learn a new fact or two!

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Jordan Barons has worked in the tower crane industry for almost two decades. He’s had the chance to be part of cool projects like the Massey Tower in downtown Toronto, Waterloo Laurier University, Station Park Kitchener and many others—all reaching high into the sky. Along with operating the cranes, Jordan has been part of erecting, dismantling, and jacking cranes (making them taller). In his free time, Jordan enjoys spending time with his family doing outdoor activities and sports. He lives in Dorchester, Ontario, with his wife, Dayna, their children Hannah and Austin, and the cat, Muskit. Follow Jordan on Instagram @Ontariotowercranes

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Contributors

Author

Jordan Barons

Illustrator

Jake DeMelo

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