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  • Castle: How It Works

    David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan

    Paperback (Square Fish, April 14, 2015)
    Take a tour of a medieval castle.Every part of the castle has a function. Walls keep the enemy out. Towers protect the lord and the soldiers. From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeon, see how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls. Castle: How It Works is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012
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  • Trains

    Nikole Brooks Bethea

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2018)
    In Trains, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
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  • Hot Air Balloons

    Nikole Brooks Bethea

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2018)
    In Hot Air Balloons, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind buoyant hot air balloons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
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  • Toilet: How It Works

    David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan

    Hardcover (David Macaulay Studio, April 14, 2015)
    Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers. Everyone knows what a toilet is for, right? But what exactly happens after you flush? Where does our waste go, and how is it made safe? With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, David Macaulay takes readers on a tour of the bathroom, plumbing, and the sewer system, from the familiar family toilet to the mysterious municipal water treatment plant. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013
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  • Cars

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2018)
    In Cars, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind their favorite vehicles. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
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  • How Does a Jet Plane Work?

    Sarah Eason

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)
    An appealing series that explores how various modes of transport work through extremely detailed, labeled diagrams that explain how each part of the featured machine functions, "Fast Facts" and "Fun Fact" boxes that offer additional information about the machine, problem solving challenges and cutaway illustrations that provide unique perspectives of the inner workings of the featured vehicle.
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  • Roller Coasters

    Precious Mckenzie

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Do you like the feel of wind in your face as you plunge down a steep hill? In this title, learn about roller coasters and the science that makes it all possible. This title supports NGSS standards for engineering design.
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  • Airplanes

    Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2018)
    In Airplanes, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that make flight possible. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
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  • Speedboats

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2018)
    In Speedboats, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that keep these boats afloat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
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  • How Does a High-Speed Train Work?

    Sarah Eason

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Discusses the history of trains, the invention of high speed trains, and high speed train systems around the world, and explains how they work.
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  • How Does a High-Speed Train Work?

    Sarah Eason

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2010)
    An appealing series that explores how various modes of transport work through extremely detailed, labeled diagrams that explain how each part of the featured machine functions, "Fast Facts" and "Fun Fact" boxes that offer additional information about the machine, problem solving challenges and cutaway illustrations that provide unique perspectives of the inner workings of the featured vehicle.
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  • Castle: How It Works

    David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan

    Hardcover (David Macaulay Studio, April 14, 2015)
    Take a tour of a medieval castle.Every part of the castle has a function. Walls keep the enemy out. Towers protect the lord and the soldiers. From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeon, see how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls. Castle: How It Works is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012
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