Books in Machines That Work series

Looks at different kinds of dump trucks, their working parts, and how they are used.

Describes the work of tractors on the farm, where they prepare the soil, pull hay balers, spreaders, and implements, and help harvest the food.

Providing an early introduction to STEM education, this book uses simple text and labeled photographs to examine a wide range of exciting machines used on the road, revealing how each machine solves a particular problem. Machines covered include bicycles, motorbikes, cars, trucks, fire trucks, garbage trucks, maintenance vehicles, and more!

In Icebreakers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of icebreakers that help them push through packed ice. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these powerful boats.

In Ambulances, beginning readers will learn about the parts of an ambulance that help their drivers save lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.

Introduces the recreational use of snowmobiles, safety tips, and competitive racing, including snowcross.

Providing an early introduction to STEM education, this book uses simple text and labeled photographs to examine a wide range of exciting machines used at the airport, revealing how each machine solves a particular problem. Machines covered include jet airplanes, staircases on wheels, scanners, conveyor belts, radars, and more!

In Concrete Mixers, beginning readers will learn about parts of a concrete mixer that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.

Describes the parts of a large earthmover, how they operate, and the work they do

In Backhoes, emergent readers will learn about the functions of a backhoe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how the machine is used to put in an underground pipe.

Introduces airplanes, describing their function, parts, how they fly, and who flies them.

In Cranes, emergent readers will learn about different types of cranes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the many jobs cranes are used for.