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Jack's Mega Machines: The Rocket Racing Car
Alison Ritchie
Paperback (Simon & Schuster Childrens Books, Aug. 30, 2012)Jack is an awesome mechanic whose workshop is unlike any other, when he drives through its magic doors he has thrilling adventures! This time Jack zooms off to outer space in a rocket racing car. He meets all kinds of aliens when he joins an intergalactic space race.
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Fire Trucks
Jim Keppeler
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)There's just something exciting about seeing a brightly colored fire truck as it roars by, lights flashing and siren wailing. Many children are fascinated by these huge machines that help keep people safe and protect their homes and other buildings. Students will learn about different kinds of fire trucks, from immense ladder trucks to the big pumpers that help move water to fight fires. Full-color photographs of fire trucks and firefighters will help catch interest, and manageable text and interesting facts will pull in developing readers.
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Superplanes
Paul Harrison
Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)Shares information on the planets most unique flying machines, including the Airbus A380-800, the Edgley Optica, and the Virgin Galactic Spaceship Two.
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Cherry Pickers
Seth Kingston
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)Cherry pickers aren't actually meant for picking cherries. These machines are aerial work platforms that help people reach high places. Cherry pickers usually can't lift very heavy loads. However, they may have other features to help people do certain jobs. These extra-large machines take the place of scaffolding, which takes a long time to set up and take down and can be dangerous. Readers will learn about the different parts of a cherry picker, what jobs cherry pickers are used for, and fun facts about cherry pickers. Full-color photographs help readers give context to the text.
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Fire Trucks
Jim Keppeler
Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)There's just something exciting about seeing a brightly colored fire truck as it roars by, lights flashing and siren wailing. Many children are fascinated by these huge machines that help keep people safe and protect their homes and other buildings. Students will learn about different kinds of fire trucks, from immense ladder trucks to the big pumpers that help move water to fight fires. Full-color photographs of fire trucks and firefighters will help catch interest, and manageable text and interesting facts will pull in developing readers.
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Supertrucks
Paul Harrison
Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)Provides information about huge and unusual trucks, including the Mack Titan road train, the Bigfoot monster truck, the Pistenbully 600 W, and the Shockwave racing truck.
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Dump Trucks
Marie Morrison
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)What's enormous, often brightly colored, and capable of carrying a lot of dirt? Dump trucks! These extra-large machines help people move dirt, sand, or other materials to or from construction sites. This book highlights types of dump trucks and the many important jobs they help us do. Detailed but manageable text will help young readers connect STEM principles to these massive machines, and photographs will draw them into the subject matter with real-life examples.
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Superboats
Paul Harrison
Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)"Describes fastest and biggest superboats including many facts, stats, and color photos"--
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Bulldozers
Seth Kingston
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)Huge machines are all around us! Bulldozers are large, powerful machines that can push large amounts of materials with their blade. They are found at many job sites, including mines and road-construction sites. This book explores the different parts of a bulldozer, including its tracks and blade, and how these extra-large machines are put to use. Full-color photographs of these massive machines and age-appropriate text will enrapture readers.
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