Books in Simple Machines at Work series

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.

Readers will learn all about cultivators, from what parts they have and how they work to the way they are used by farmers, in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture.

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.

Introduces the principles of pulleys and gears as simple machines, using examples from everyday life.

Describes fire trucks, explaining what each part is used for.

Describes the parts of a tank and how it is used by the military.

"A foundational look at screws, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as jar lids, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text provide young readers with information about trains, how they look, the jobs they do, and how they operate.

Uses first-person accounts of both rape victims and offenders to depict the physical, psychological, and legal aspects of rape and gives advice on what can be done in various situations.

Explains how wedges work and describes some common examples, such as shovels, that have been used throughout history.