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  • Bulldozers

    M. T. Martin

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Did you know a bulldozer's blade can be as heavy as an elephant? A bulldozer breaks apart rocks or dirt and uses its blade to clear things out of the way. Students will learn about the different parts of a bulldozer and the various places a bulldozer works.
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  • Fire Trucks

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    There's smoke coming from a building and sirens blaring in the distance. A fire truck is coming to the rescue! Tour a fire truck and all the different equipment from hoses to ladders that firefighters use to put out fires.
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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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  • Wedges

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Wedges are simple machines used to split, lift, or hold an object in place. Children will discover how wedges perform jobs for people and how they make everyday life easier.
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  • Tractors

    Mary Lindeen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    These machines are very important in keeping a farm running smoothly. A tractor pulls other machines through the field. Plow through this book as a tractor pulls a plow, a planter, or a mower.
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  • Eaglets

    Anne Wendorff

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)
    Have you ever wished you could peek into an eagle's nest high in the treetops? Eaglets grow rapidly, and in three weeks, they are already one foot tall! This book teaches kids how eaglets are born, what they eat, and how they grow.
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  • Chickens

    Emily K. Green

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 30, 2007)
    Chickens are birds. They have wings and feathers but do not fly well. This book introduces children to the characteristics of the farm animal known for laying eggs.
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  • Backhoes

    Ray McClellan

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Backhoes are powerful machines that help build houses or other structures. The strongest part of a backhoe is its digging bucket, which scoops up dirt and rocks. Young readers will find out how this machine operates and works in this easy introduction.
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  • School Buses

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Many students ride these large, yellow buses to school every day. School buses make sure children get to and from school safely. Now kids can learn about these vehicles and how they work.
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  • Dogs

    Hollie Endres

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Farm dogs have keen senses that help them know when danger is near. They protect other farm animals from becoming prey. Beginning readers will learn how farm dogs help out on the farm.
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  • Saving Money

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Saving money is an important part of life and there are plenty of ways to do so. Sometimes saving money can even earn more money for you by collecting interest. Read about the benefits of saving your cash in this title for money-savvy students.
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  • Tow Trucks

    Kay Manolis

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    A car breaks down on the road and the driver pulls over to call a tow truck. The tow truck will take the car to a repair shop! Find out the different parts of a tow truck and how it is able to transport other vehicles.
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