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Are We There Yet?

Maria Birmingham (author) Drew Shannon (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459835214

From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star patterns and animal behavior. Then came the invention of maps, faster transportation and eventually technology, like satellites and GPS. And from the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there's still plenty of exploring to do.

Trains

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871472

Trains are used to carry everything from cargo and animals to people. But how do trains move? Who drives them? Learn more about these important machines inside.

Tractors

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871496

Whether they're being used to plow fields or push dirt and snow, tractors are important machines. Get the basics on these useful machines inside.

Tow Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871489

How are tow trucks used? What are the special parts of a tow truck? How do tow trucks work? Learn more about these important trucks inside.

The Invention of the Airplane

Patricia Hutchison (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817531

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the airplane. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

Peggy Caravantes (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817524

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Pilots

Cecilia Minden, Mary Minden-Zins (authors)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871595

Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control.

Inside the Daytona 500

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806313

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the thrilling finishes and unlikely stories behind the creation and growth of one of the most famous motorsports events in the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Ice Road Truckers in Action

Amy C. Rea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817456

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of ice road truckers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

How to Survive Being Lost at Sea

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071215

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people stranded on the seas endure and survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Garbage Trucks

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871465

Are there different kinds of garbage trucks? How are garbage trucks used? Learn all about these huge, crunching trucks that take away the daily trash.

Fire Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871458

How do you steer a fire truck? Are all fire trucks alike? Get the basics on these very important rescue machines!

Dump Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871441

What do dump trucks carry? How do they dump their loads? Who drives dump trucks? Learn all about these awesome trucks in this book.

Diggers

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871434

Buckets, booms, and backhoes are just a few of the cool parts on these interesting machines. Learn more about diggers of all sizes inside!

Cranes

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871427

From hoisting construction materials to swinging wrecking balls, cranes are very important. Get the basics on these cool machines in this interesting book.

Concrete Mixers

Jean Eick (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871410

Learn about how these cool spinning, swooshing machines carry concrete from job to job.

Cherry Pickers

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871519

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.

Bulldozers

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871403

What are bulldozers used for? How do they move? Learn the basics about these powerful machines inside.

Behind the Wheel of a Sportbike

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806245

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a speedy, nimble sportbike. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Stock Car

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806269

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a stock car and experience what it's like to race inches apart from other high-speed vehicles. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Sports Car

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806214

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel and settle in for a long endurance race in a state-of-the-art sports car. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of an Indy Car

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806221

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a speedy, open-wheel Indy car. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Monster Truck

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806207

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a monster truck and experience what it is like to race, crush cars, and do tricks. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Chopper

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806191

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a chopper and experience the pride of riding a customized motorcycle. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Dirt Bike

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806252

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a dirt bike and experience the thrill of racing around hairpin turns and flying off of ramps. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.