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Military Helicopters: flying into battle

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427199324

Dynamic photos and simple text explain the different roles helicopters play in the military. Young readers will discover which kinds of helicopters are used by the military for rescue, to carry personnel, and to carry out missions. The special features of each kind of helicopter are described.

Road Makers and Breakers

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180599

What are the machines and vehicles that tear through tough material, then make our roads smooth and safe? Find out about back hoes and pounders, rollers and pavers; the work these vehicles do; how theyre made; and who can use them!

Trucks

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180810

This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Cars

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180780

This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Diggers and Cranes

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191915

Find out all about diggers and cranes, from bulldozers and tunnelling machines to the biggest tower cranes. Zoom in, see them up close and discover what makes them work. Then try the quiz to see how much you've learned!

Motorbikes

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180797

This fast-moving book about motorbikes uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the motor, tires, going fast and slow, steering and countersteering, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

Tractors

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191908

Learn all about tractors, from machines that lift, load, pull and push to the latest combine harvesters. Zoom in, see them up close and discover what makes them work. Then try the quiz to see how much you've learned!

Planes and Helicopters

Clive Gifford (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180803

Kids love machines that fly! This amazing book explains the basics of how planes and helicopters work. Topics include engines, wings, propellers, fuel, and flying safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.