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Books in Blastoff Readers. Level 2: Mighty Machines in Action series

  • Graders

    Mary Lindeen

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    A new road needs to be built, but first a grader must flatten the dirt underneath. A grader uses a blade to push the dirt down and prepare the way for a new road. Students will discover other jobs this powerful machine performs in this early introduction.
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  • Ships

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    These huge machines travel on the ocean and have many different uses. A ship has a huge engine and sometimes uses sails. Join the captain of a cargo ship, a supertanker, or a cruise ship, and sail the seas!
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  • Fire Trucks

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)
    "Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to fire trucks. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Wedges

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Wedges were some of the first tools humans ever created! Today, these simple machines are found all around, from doorstops to our own front teeth. Diagrams and simple text explain how wedges work, while experiments allow readers test the machines for themselves. Move through the history of wedges, from hand axes to handsaws, in this fascinating title for beginning readers. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • School Buses

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2008)
    "Simple text and full color photographs introduce young readers to school buses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Did you know the first wheel and axle was not used for transportation, but rather for making pottery? In this title, students will learn about the functions and long history of these simple machines. They can also test out new knowledge with easy experiments. From bicycles to doorknobs, young readers will learn how wheels and axles keep our world spinning! Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Scrapers

    Derek Zobel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Scrapers are big earth movers. They have a part that chops up the ground so that the ground can be scraped up and transported. See the whole process unfold in the pages of this introduction to scrapers.
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  • Pulleys

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Pulleys help us lift and lower things with ease! This title uses simple text and diagrams to explain the functions of these simple machines, and an experiment lets readers try out their own pulleys! Beginning readers will be pulled into this title that explores the historical and modern uses of these helpful machines. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Inclined Planes

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Inclined planes have been around for thousands of years. They might have even helped Egyptians build the pyramids! This low-level title explores the history and functions of these machines. It includes diagrams and simple experiments to show how inclined planes make our everyday lives easier. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Screws

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Screws are more than just the tools that hold pieces of wood together. They drill holes, lift cars, and even pump water! Students will learn about the functions of these amazing machines and put their knowledge to use with easy experiments. Diagrams provide visual explanations in this leveled title. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Backhoes

    Ray Mcclellan

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Book by Mcclellan, Ray
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  • Earth Movers

    M. T. Martin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)
    These huge trucks move, carry, and dump big loads of earth. There are different kinds of earth movers and each has a specific task. Kids will get a first look at the types of earth movers and how they do their jobs.
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