BAM BAM BAM Author:Eve Merriam Ages 4-6. It's demolition day at an urban site, where a skyscraper is due to be razed. This book is not a preservationist's lament, but rather a child's view of the sounds and the sights of demolition: "SLAM, SLAM, SLAM goes the steel wrecking ball." Merriam's rhymes are simple like a sledgehammer blow, with the same rhythmic swing, and Yaccarin... more »o's bulky, brightly colored workers make the process look like fun. Perhaps red and purple overalls should be required at every building site. Mary Harris Veeder --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.« less