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Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering! What if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move. How could you lift it? Very carefully! You might want to use a pulley. A pulley is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work such as lifting, pulling, pushing easier. In Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids, readers solve...
3) Firefighters
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Finn Coyle brings his favorite things about firefighters to life in this simplistic photo-based board book. Readers will discover some of the gear and vehicles firefighters use to do their jobs, including a fire station, fire engine, fire truck, firefighting helicopter, fireboat, and so much more! Trucks & Stuff is a series from author Finn Coyle, a teen truck enthusiast! From his love of trucks came his series of books that explore the wide variety...
4) Levers
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This book will introduce young learners to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically levers. Filled with vivid real-life photographs, it explores everyday examples of levers and how levers make work easier.
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This book will introduce beginning readers to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically wheels and axles. Real-world, vivid photographs and examples will inspire young learners to learn more about one of the most important discoveries of all time- the wheel and axle!
6) Gears
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This book will introduce young learners to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically gears. Filled with vivid real-life photographs, it explores everyday examples of gears and how gears make work easier.
7) Screws
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This book will introduce beginning readers to the fascinating world of simple machines and physics, specifically screws. Real-world, full-color photographs and simple text will inspire young scientists to explore the wonders of screws and how they make our life so much easier!
10) Pulleys
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This book will introduce beginning readers to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically pulleys. Real-world, full-color photographs and simple text will inspire young scientists to explore the wonders of pulleys.
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Find out how tools have helped people hunt, build, and make life easier in this engaging nonfiction reader. With colorful images, timelines, charts, a glossary to assist with vocabulary improvement, and an index, children will learn how tools throughout time have made such an important impact on life as we know it! Featured eras include the Stone Age and the Industrial Revolution.
14) Tractors
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IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to tractors. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
15) Earth movers
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IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to earth movers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
16) Backhoes
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IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to backhoes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
17) Bulldozers
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IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to bulldozers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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Early readers will be engaged as they find out how a skyscraper is built and what goes inside when it's completed. This nonfiction title features detailed, vibrant images, helpful definitions and diagrams, and simple, informational text. Readers will be eager to learn all they can about the architecture that goes into building these amazing skyscrapers!
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From its early investments in the internet, to developing drones that have crept into the civilian market, the U.S. military has long been on the leading edge of technologies of all kinds. Students who are military buffs, those contemplating a career in the armed forces, and developing readers can all enjoy this thorough and timely exploration. They will learn about the important technologies that millions of combatants and support staff employ daily...
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Modern health care must stay on the cutting edge if the field expects to keep up with ever more difficult demands, as new health conditions crop up and population’s age. The newest diagnostic machines, network infrastructures, and surgical tools are examined in this book. It imparts crucial guidance to future health care workers who will have to acclimate to and master them. Readers will learn how tech augments care, how technologies have changed...