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Books in Big Machines at Work series

  • Harvesters Go to Work

    Jennifer Boothroyd

    Paperback (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Learn about the role of harvesters on farms in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. Explore how harvesters work and what is in store for the future of this piece of farming equipment.
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  • Snowplows

    Cari Meister

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2016)
    In Snowplows, beginning readers will learn about the parts of a snowplow that help its operator keep the roads clear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.
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  • Fire Trucks

    Maria T. Schmidt

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2012)
    In Fire Trucks, young readers will learn about the different types of fire trucks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they discover the many ways fire trucks help firefighters combat fires.
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  • Garbage Trucks

    Jean Eick

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1998)
    In simple text, explains how garbage trucks work and what they do
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  • Tugboats

    Cari Meister

    Paperback (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2016)
    In Tugboats, beginning readers will learn about the parts of a tugboat that allow it to move boats and freighters of much greater size. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.
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  • Diggers

    Marv Alinas

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Buckets, booms, and backhoes are just a few of the cool parts on these interesting machines. Learn more about diggers of all sizes inside!
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  • Garbage Trucks

    Cari Meister

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In Garbage Trucks, emergent readers will learn about different types of garbage trucks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how these trucks collect trash.
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  • Tow Trucks

    Cari Meister

    Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In Tow Trucks, young readers will learn how tow trucks help cars that break down. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a driver handles a tow truck.
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  • Tractor

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Feb. 2, 2004)
    Look at all the amazing machines you'll find on a farm. Take a close look at a tractor and its various attachments and learn how a crop is planted and cared for. Looking at a variety of machines with a wide range of uses, the Machines at Work series explains how vehicles help people on farms, construction sites, and other busy places. Each of the books answers questions with bright, interesting photographs of machines in different situations to explain how they work and what they do. Complete with plenty of amazing facts on this popular subject, the Machines at Work series is sure to be a hit with young readers and machine enthusiasts. Vroom-vroom!
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  • Trains

    Hal Rogers

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Trains are used to carry everything from cargo and animals to people. But how do trains move? Who drives them? Learn more about these important machines inside.
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  • Forklifts

    Jean Eick

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Describes how a fork lift works and how it is used to move heavy loads
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  • Tow Trucks

    Cynthia Amoroso

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2014)
    How are tow trucks used? What are the special parts of a tow truck? How do tow trucks work? Learn more about these important trucks inside.
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