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Airplanes

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871502

Learn the basics about many different types of zooming, zipping airplanes--from cargo planes to passenger jets.

A Dragon in a Wagon: A Book about Ways to Travel

Jane Belk Moncure (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623237479

A child goes for a ride with a dragon in a wagon and they continue traveling by a great variety of transportation modes and greet a great variety of creatures along the way.

Kim Takes a Trip: A Book about Transportation

Meg Gaertner (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503829336

Introduces readers to Kim's day traveling to visit her dad. Discusses the concept of transportation by showing Kim on a school bus, a train, and an airplane. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Extended Learning activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.

Escaping a Sinking Ship

Emily Rose Oachs (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828926

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from sinking ships. Thousands of people on board fought for their lives as these ships sank to the depths of the ocean, and only some survived. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Powerful Tanks

Susan E. Hamen (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881433

Introduces readers to the tanks used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them powerful. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Powerful Military Aircraft

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881372

Introduces readers to the most powerful aircraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Car Technology

James Bow (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881280

Introduces readers to significant developments in car technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research.

Tow Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881259

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.

Trains

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881273

Roar! A train speeds past! Find out what trains carry in their many cars, from people to building supplies and fuel. 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.

Tractors

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881266

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.

Dump Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881228

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.

Fire Trucks

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881235

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.

Garbage Trucks

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881242

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.

Concrete Mixers

Jean Eick (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881198

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.

Cherry Pickers

Hal Rogers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881181

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.

Cranes

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881204

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.

Diggers

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881211

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.

Airplanes

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881167

Zoom! A huge plane is flying overhead! Learn more about the different types of airplanes, from passenger jets to cargo planes. 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.

Bulldozers

Marv Alinas (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881174

Smash! A massive bulldozer flattens a building! Learn more about how bulldozers move over any surface, and find out 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.

Pilots

Cecilia Minden, Mary Minden-Zins (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860025

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. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.

Auto Mechanics

Cecilia Minden, Mary Minden-Zins (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859944

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. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.

Casey Jones

M. J. York (author) Michael Garland (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850965

Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic last ride on the Cannonball Express. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Automobile Mechanics on the Job

Laura Lane (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503836099

Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for automobile mechanics. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.

Best Mates on the Boat

Joanne Meier (author), Bob Ostrom (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781602539594

Herbie and his siblings have fun with their imaginations while on their grandparents' boat.

Bicycles Before the Store

Rachel Lynette (author), Dan McGeehan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614731856

Explains how bicycles are made from different materials; discusses how bicycles are assembled in a factory; and how bicycles become available to consumers.