What is your favorite machine? In My Favorite Machine: Cranes, young readers will learn all about cranes. This book introduces kids to the different types of cranes, how they work and what they do. Sample Text: Cranes lift and move big and heavy things. Cranes use a hook that is connected to a cable or chain. The hook holds the thing that is being moved. | My Favorite Machine by Victoria Marcos, Paperback | Indigo Chapters