Buckets, booms, and backhoes are just a few of the cool parts on these interesting machines. Learn more about diggers of all sizes inside!
From hoisting construction materials to swinging wrecking balls, cranes are very important. Get the basics on these cool machines in this interesting book.
Learn about how these cool spinning, swooshing machines carry concrete from job to job.
How do cherry pickers work? Where are the controls? Why don't they fall over? Learn all about these cool machines in this fascinating book.
What are bulldozers used for? How do they move? Learn the basics about these powerful machines inside.
When your car brakes down, it can be a big problem! But don't worry--a mechanic can have you back on the road in no time. Filled with colorful pictures, this book takes young readers behind the scenes at an auto garage and teaches them about the skilled professionals who help keep our vehicles running.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create fireworks right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as ignition, atoms and molecules, and density. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a volcano right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids and bases, atoms and molecules, and elements. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a super bouncy ball right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, polymers, and elasticity. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create slime right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as states of matter, solvents and solutes, and solutions. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a 'rubber' egg right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids, concentration, and life cycles. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
When Ricky and his younger brother have an argument, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting siblings. Together, the boys and Leo learn about standing up for one another, respecting each other's belongings, and not being bossy. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create an invisible message right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as solubility, atoms and molecules, and absorption. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create ice cream without a machine! Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, freezing points, and dissolution. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create cave crystals right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as saturation, solutions, and atoms. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Simple text and illustrations teach readers common vehicle and machinery words in both English and Spanish.
Whizz! A tow truck pulls a car out of a ditch! Find out how different kinds of tow trucks work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Chug! Chug! A tractor rumbles across a corn field! Find out about the many jobs a tractor can do, and learn about where they are important. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Beep! Beep! A huge dump truck backs into a construction site! Learn more about the loads they carry and how they dump them. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Wee-ooo! A fire truck speeds past! Learn about the emergencies fire trucks are used for, and what makes them so important. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Crunch! A garbage truck picks up a trash can and empties it! Learn more about the different types of garbage trucks, and find out what happens when you take out the trash. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Whirr! A concrete mixer's drum spins round and round! Learn more about why these big machines never stop moving. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Buzz! A worker in a cherry picker cuts a power line high above the trees! Learn more about how cherry pickers work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Clank! A crane drops a steel beam on top of a skyscraper! Find out more about wrecking balls, heavy loads, and other things a crane might lift. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Boom! A digger picks up a huge boulder and drops it a few feet away! Diggers come in all shapes and sizes--learn more about how they work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
