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1) Bulldozers
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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a bulldozer's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--
3) Dump trucks
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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a dump truck's structure, parts, and jobs they do"--
4) Cruise ships
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"Learn fascinating facts about some of the world's most powerful machines in Mega Machines"--
5) Trains
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Travel! Learn how trains get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
6) Helicopters
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Hover! Learn how helicopters get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
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"Jumbo jets are huge planes designed to carry massive cargo or hundreds of people. The largest passenger plane in the world can even carry over 800 people onboard at one time! Some jumbo jets are so big, airports had to be redesigned to fit them. Young readers will love learning about this massive mega machine through this approachable, informative text. Full color photographs help readers learn about jumbo jets from the cockpit to the high-powered...
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"Submarines are underwater ships used by militaries around the world. This mega machine can be over 550 feet long and can carry up to 160 crew members on board. The fastest submarine, the Soviet submarine K-222, can reach speeds of over 50 mph! Young readers will love learning about this underwater mega machine. With approachable, informative text paired with full color photographs of submarines, readers will discover how submarines work and what...
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"Earthmovers are used on construction sites and to build roads every day, but what is an earthmover? Bulldozers, wheel loaders, and dump trucks are just some of the amazing mega machines young readers will discover in this text. With the ability to move, scrape, and flatten dirt, each mega machine has an important dirty job to do, and they do it well! With stunning photographs and informative, approachable text, young readers will learn more about...
10) Semi trucks
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Featuring vivid photos and lots of facts, learn all about semi trucks in this fun-filled book.
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"Longer than a football field and with enough space to house 5,000 soldiers at one time, aircraft carriers are amazing mega machines! Complete with a long runway where jets can take off and land, aircraft carriers can store 70 jets on board at one time. Young readers will love learning about this floating city at sea and discovering what makes this ship a true mega machine. With informative, approachable text and vivid photographs, young readers will...
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"On nearly every construction site, cranes are hard at work lifting heavy materials. The largest cranes are used to build skyscrapers and oil rigs while smaller gantry cranes can help factory workers move heavy boxes from place to place. In this informative, approachable text, young readers will discover different types of cranes and how workers use them every day. With full color photographs, young readers will see cranes up close and learn about...
13) Trains
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"Learn fascinating facts about some of the world's most powerful machines in Mega Machines"--
14) Fire trucks
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Did you know that fire trucks help firefighters put out fires? Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights to warn people to get out of the way. Find out more about these mighty machines in Fire Trucks, part of the Mega Machines series.
15) Monster trucks
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"Monster Trucks is a bright, fun book about monster trucks, including an introduction to them as well as the distinction between different types of monster trucks. The book includes an activity section with questions for additional learning and comprehension"--
16) Race cars
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"It's a fight to the finish line! Which race car will get there first? Some race cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on dirt, while others race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in common...speed! Young readers will find out about the types of race cars, their main parts, and why fans crowd racetracks around the world to see them go!"--
17) Garbage trucks
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Did you know that garbage trucks drive through towns and cities to pick up trash? One garbage truck can hold garbage from more than 800 houses. Find out more about these mighty machines in Garbage Trucks, part of the Mega Machines series.
18) Airplanes
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Hear that roar? A big airplane is taking off! Cargo planes carry many goods that we use. Jumbo jets carry many people. Give beginning readers a captivating close-up look at airplane parts and their favorite types of planes.
19) Helicopters
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"Helicopters can fly straight up and down as well as sideways and backwards. The biggest helicopters can carry a small building. Learn more about these mighty machines in Helicopters, an AV2 media enhanced book"--Back cover.
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"The Hibernia platform in Canada is one of the largest floating drilling rigs in the world. This massive drilling rig is one amazing mega machine! While not every drilling rig is as large as the Hibernia, each mega machine is designed to dig deep holes. Young readers will learn not only how these mega machines work, but different ways workers use them on dirty jobs. With approachable text and vivid, full color photographs, young readers will love...
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