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K-3
Machines at Work series.
From plowing fields to planting seeds and harvesting crops, this book gives beginning readers a brief glimpse at the machines on a farm. The presentation is random and fairly superficial, but the text is accessible and printed in an easy-to-read font. Lots of large labeled photographs will draw in young machine enthusiasts. A short picture glossary defines words printed in bold. Reading list. Ind.
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K-3
Machines at Work series.
From knocking stuff down to clearing the ground and scooping the dirt, this book gives beginning readers a brief glimpse at trucks on a construction site. The presentation is random and fairly superficial, but the text is accessible and printed in an easy-to-read font. Lots of large labeled photographs will draw in young builders. A short picture glossary defines words printed in bold. Reading list. Ind.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-5326-3$27.93
(3)
K-3
Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? series.
These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-5324-9$27.93
(3)
K-3
Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? series.
These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-5322-5$27.93
(3)
K-3
Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? series.
These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.
40 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-5321-8$27.93
(3)
K-3
Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? series.
These books start with definitions of force, work, and machines, then explain how machines reduce the amount of force needed to do work. Interactivity is encouraged, as readers are directed to perform simple experiments along with children shown in accompanying pictures; the texts provide guidance on what to look for. Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals make these solid selections. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: How Do Simple Machines Work? titles: Put Inclined Planes to the Test, Put Levers to the Test, Put Pulleys to the Test, and Put Wheels and Axles to the Test.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-656-6$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Rescue Machines at Work series.
These books provide a simple, straightforward look at the rescue machines that intrigue children. Each volume, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle at work, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panel looks like, with a labeled picture of the interior. Curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers will enjoy the books. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-526-8$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
Each book presents in simple terms a particular truck and briefly describes how it works and what it does. Mediocre photographs show the trucks at work, give a view inside of the cabs, and provide a labeled picture of the featured vehicle. Nothing new here, but truck fans will enjoy browsing. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-528-4$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
Each book presents in simple terms a particular truck and briefly describes how it works and what it does. Mediocre photographs show the trucks at work, give a view inside of the cabs, and provide a labeled picture of the featured vehicle. Nothing new here, but truck fans will enjoy browsing. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-530-6$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
Each book presents in simple terms a particular truck and briefly describes how it works and what it does. Mediocre photographs show the trucks at work, give a view inside of the cabs, and provide a labeled picture of the featured vehicle. Nothing new here, but truck fans will enjoy browsing. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-529-2$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
Each book presents in simple terms a particular truck and briefly describes how it works and what it does. Mediocre photographs show the trucks at work, give a view inside of the cabs, and provide a labeled picture of the featured vehicle. Nothing new here, but truck fans will enjoy browsing. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-527-6$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
Each book presents in simple terms a particular truck and briefly describes how it works and what it does. Mediocre photographs show the trucks at work, give a view inside of the cabs, and provide a labeled picture of the featured vehicle. Nothing new here, but truck fans will enjoy browsing. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-525-X$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
Each book presents in simple terms a particular truck and briefly describes how it works and what it does. Mediocre photographs show the trucks at work, give a view inside of the cabs, and provide a labeled picture of the featured vehicle. Nothing new here, but truck fans will enjoy browsing. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-655-8$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Rescue Machines at Work series.
These books provide a simple, straightforward look at the rescue machines that intrigue children. Each volume, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle at work, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panel looks like, with a labeled picture of the interior. Curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers will enjoy the books. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-658-2$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Rescue Machines at Work series.
These books provide a simple, straightforward look at the rescue machines that intrigue children. Each volume, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle at work, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panel looks like, with a labeled picture of the interior. Curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers will enjoy the books. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-653-1$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
This series looks at what popular machines do at work. Each book, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle on the job, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panels look like, with a labeled photograph of the interior. The simple, straightforward approach makes these a suitable choice for curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-657-4$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Rescue Machines at Work series.
These books provide a simple, straightforward look at the rescue machines that intrigue children. Each volume, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle at work, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panel looks like, with a labeled picture of the interior. Curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers will enjoy the books. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-650-7$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
This series looks at what popular machines do at work. Each book, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle on the job, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panels look like, with a labeled photograph of the interior. The simple, straightforward approach makes these a suitable choice for curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-651-5$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
This series looks at what popular machines do at work. Each book, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle on the job, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panels look like, with a labeled photograph of the interior. The simple, straightforward approach makes these a suitable choice for curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers. Glos.
24 pp.
| Child's
| October, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-652-3$$19.93
(4)
K-3
Big Machines at Work series.
This series looks at what popular machines do at work. Each book, illustrated with mediocre photos, discusses the vehicle on the job, where the operator sits, and what the instrument panels look like, with a labeled photograph of the interior. The simple, straightforward approach makes these a suitable choice for curious preschoolers and early grade-schoolers. Glos.