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Books in Amazing Vehicles series

  • Amazing Vehicles Set 2

    Sarah Tieck

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2011)
    This exciting series puts readers in the driver’s seat of six amazing vehicles. The books highlight each vehicle’s unique purpose, from racing to rescue missions, allowing readers to learn real-life relevancy of science and technology. Comprehensive diagrams and easy-to-read text break down scientific and mechanical concepts, such as vehicle parts and engine workings. Also covered are famous racers, safety features, and past and present vehicle models. Vibrant graphics, oversized, action-packed photographs, and short, engaging sentences will encourage reluctant readers to steer their way toward learning more about these amazing vehicles! Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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  • Helicopters

    Lori Dittmer

    Hardcover (Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks, Jan. 15, 2019)
    From the vanlike appearance of ambulances to the spinning rotor blades of helicopters, vehicles of all forms have long been used in emergency situations. Appealing to future paramedics, pilots, captains, drivers, and crew, this new series explores the continued use of six Amazing Rescue Vehicles. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machine's parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram of the vehicle. A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of helicopters, the flying rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.
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  • Hovercraft

    Sarah Tieck

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Looks at hovercraft, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are used, and some of their history.
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  • Ambulances

    Lori Dittmer

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 12, 2019)
    From the vanlike appearance of ambulances to the spinning rotor blades of helicopters, vehicles of all forms have long been used in emergency situations. Appealing to future paramedics, pilots, captains, drivers, and crew, this new series explores the continued use of six Amazing Rescue Vehicles. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machine's parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram of the vehicle. A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of ambulances, the fast-moving rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.
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  • Navy Ships in Action

    Kay Jackson

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Introduces some of the warships the United States Navy uses in combat, including destroyers and aircraft carriers, and describes why they are important to Navy operations.
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  • Fire Trucks

    Lori Dittmer

    Hardcover (Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks, Jan. 15, 2019)
    From the vanlike appearance of ambulances to the spinning rotor blades of helicopters, vehicles of all forms have long been used in emergency situations. Appealing to future paramedics, pilots, captains, drivers, and crew, this new series explores the continued use of six Amazing Rescue Vehicles. Detailed photos and STEM-appropriate text examine the featured machine's parts, functions, variations, and worksites. Each book also includes a labeled pictorial diagram of the vehicle. A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of fire trucks, the firefighting rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.
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  • Military Planes in Action

    Kay Jackson

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Explains how a military plane's shape, size, and speed match its job.
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  • Navy Ships in Action

    Kay Jackson

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    In this book, readers will learn about the history of ships in the U.S. Navy, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling Navy ships are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the Navy's most amazing ships!
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  • Choppers

    Sarah Tieck

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Looks at chopper motorcycles, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are customized, and some of their history.
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  • Military Tanks in Action

    Kay Jackson

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Learn about heavy military tanks and how they are used in battle.
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  • Jets

    Sarah Tieck

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Looks at jet airplanes, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are used, and some of their history.
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  • Military Helicopters in Action

    Kay Jackson

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Learn about the high-tech helicopters used by the military.
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