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There's never a quiet moment on a busy construction site. Machines shovel, mix and roll to build the house just right! Join Rabbit, Bird and Mouse as they use all kinds of machines to build a house in this fun-filled adventure. Zippy wordplay and zappy art make learning about the construction site fun.
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"Save a lot of energy and keep our world clean. For every kind of living thing let's try to be more green. Join Rabbit, Bird and Mouse as they explore energy-saving machines in this fun-filled adenture. Zippy wordplay and zappy art make learning about green machines fun."--Provided by publisher.
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"Amazing Machines: Big Bulldozers follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they become bulldozer operators and help out on a busy construction site. Zippy wordplay and zappy art make learning about bulldozers fun, and each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love."--Amazon.
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The third title in the hilarious Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines series by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley
Evil Professor Zeero has disappeared, Superintendent Atwater has been put in his place, and all is right again in Beechwood . . . or is it? When Rube Goldberg discovers the Null Corporation is building a giant machine in his beloved junkyard, he suspects something...
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The hilarious follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley
After unintentionally unmasking a criminal mastermind at his school's Contraption Convention, Rube Goldberg-and his inventions-are the talk of the sixth grade. Rube's star is on the rise, and it's a lot of pressure. What if he's lost his mojo? There's no time to wonder, because...
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Unlike an airplane, a helicopter can move in all directions and hover in place with the help of its rotors. These abilities make helicopters useful tools for multiple branches of the military. In this introduction to military helicopters, young readers find an overview of the history of helicopters and a survey of the most popular types used to transport troops and cargo. With full-color photographs and a diagram of a helicopter, this book gives readers...
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When you need to cross both land and sea, an amphibious vehicle is the right tool for the job. These amazing machines can traverse a variety of terrains to safely transport people and supplies. In this book, young learners discover the history of amphibious vehicles in the military, tracking their development from early prototypes to the sophisticated models used today. Through text and photographs, readers can examine the clever modifications of...
13) Air Force One
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How would you like to have your own special airplane, stocked with food and fuel and ready to take you anywhere in the world? If you're the president of the United States, you have all that and more in Air Force One! This book offers young readers a behind-the-scenes look at Air Force One, from cockpit to presidential suite. It answers questions about what makes Air Force One unique, who gets to ride in it, and how it keeps the president safe. Readers...
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Aircraft carriers have played an important role in the military for over 100 years. These floating airports have evolved over time to provide a base for jets, helicopters, airplanes, and thousands of sailors at sea. This book introduces young readers to the history of aircraft carriers with facts about their use in the U.S. Navy. Full-color photographs bring the massive machines to life and help readers understand how they operate. Readers look beyond...
15) Tanks
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One of the most formidable military machines is the tank. With an armored exterior that keeps its small crew safe inside, a tank can easily navigate uneven ground and fire its cannon in any direction. Prompted by the changing nature of war, the design of tanks has developed over time to meet new needs. This book provides readers with an overview of that evolution and a glimpse into the future of military tanks. Full-color photographs and a labeled...
16) Fighter Planes
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Fighter planes first raced through the skies in World War I. Since then, the technology that keeps these machines aloft has advanced rapidly. This book describes the science behind the jet engine and how it has been harnessed to create the world's fastest planes. The earliest fighter planes have given way to advanced models that can evade radar and cross extraordinary distances. Readers encounter full-color images that illustrate the transformation...
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Skateboards, roller coasters, and playground slides, all of these are ramps. From award-winning author Michael Dahl, this nonfiction picture book provides an introduction to one of the most important machines humans rely on. With fun facts and bright illustrations, find out how people use ramps every day.
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Introduce young scientists to the basics of pulleys. Through charming illustrations and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces pre-readers to the benefits of these engineering marvels, providing everyday examples of a flagpole, a crane, an elevator, and window blinds. Award-winning author Michael Dahl delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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