Home › Building & Construction › Tater Digs Deep
  • Tater Digs Deep by Katie Kolb book cover
  • Tater Digs Deep by Katie Kolb book cover
1 2

Tater Digs Deep

by Katie Kolb

A dog’s trip into mining and engineering

$15.39 USD
$20.52 USD $15.39 USD
Save 25%

Paperback New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

A dog’s trip into mining and engineering

Tater’s love of digging leads her to a working mine, where the book introduces young readers to large-scale mining equipment, the science involved, and the engineers who help uncover materials used in everyday life. The story connects a child-friendly adventure with an introduction to real careers and engineering ideas. Discussion prompts at the end offer a way to connect the subject matter with the world beyond the story. As the first title in the Tater Tales series, it opens a wider exploration of careers and science through the people and work that help build our world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in dogs, big trucks, or construction equipment
  • Young readers curious about science, engineering, and how things work
  • Families or educators seeking a STEM-themed read-aloud or discussion starter

Themes

Mining and engineeringCuriosity and learningTeamworkMaterials used in everyday life

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

Tater loves to dig... but today she discovers something bigger than ever before.

When Tater follows Kate to a real working mine, she discovers a world of giant machines, important science, and the engineers who help uncover the materials that build our everyday lives. From enormous haul trucks to the teamwork behind the scenes, Tater learns that curiosity is where every great engineer begins.

Written by a real mining engineer, Tater Digs Deep introduces young readers to the fascinating world of mining and engineering through a fun and engaging story perfect for curious minds.

Perfect for children who love:
- Big trucks and construction equipment
- Dogs and animal characters
- Science and engineering
- Asking how things work
- STEM learning and exploration

This beautifully illustrated STEM picture book also includes discussion ideas to help young readers connect the story to the real world around them.

A great choice for:
- Ages 5-10
- Grades K-5
- STEM classrooms
- Read-aloud time
- Future engineers and problem solvers

Tater Digs Deep is the first book in the Tater Tales series. These stories are designed to introduce kids to real careers, real science, and the people who help build our world.

Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all