Author: Tracy Abell
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1635174341
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the science that makes vending machines possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
Vending Machines
Author: Tracy Abell
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1635174341
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the science that makes vending machines possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1635174341
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the science that makes vending machines possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
Let's Talk About Tractors
Author: Jon Alan
Publisher: Gray Duck Creative Works
ISBN: 1647720524
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
What do gearheads have to say about tractors? Find out in this book about the mighty machines!
Publisher: Gray Duck Creative Works
ISBN: 1647720524
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
What do gearheads have to say about tractors? Find out in this book about the mighty machines!
Roller Coasters
Author: Robert Coker
Publisher: Metro Books
ISBN: 9781586631727
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Recounts the history of roller coasters, and describes classic examples, from wooden rides to steel devices to enormous machines with drops of more than two or three hundred feet, and speculates about future developments.
Publisher: Metro Books
ISBN: 9781586631727
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Recounts the history of roller coasters, and describes classic examples, from wooden rides to steel devices to enormous machines with drops of more than two or three hundred feet, and speculates about future developments.
Unconventional Vehicles
Author: Michael Hearst
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452173060
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Think you know vehicles? Think again! Unconventional Vehicles is a nonfiction collection of 45 of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed. Vehicles include an underwater battery-powered scooter, a carriage pulled by ostriches, a hot air balloon shaped like the Cathedral of Saint Gall, and five different jet packs. • Filled with history, science, technology, engineering, and interesting bits of trivia, all in one kid-appealing package • Part of the Uncommon Compendiums series • Vehicles range from submersibles to dirigibles. Unconventional Vehicles explores very strange modes of transportation for vehicle fans, rocket inventors, budding space-and-aeronautics experts, and anyone who's ever thought, "Why can't I ride a motorized suitcase through the airport?" Brimming with fascinating facts and diagrams presented with wit and humor, this book is sure to enthrall vehicle enthusiasts of every age. • Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old, especially those interested in vehicles and engineering • Author Michael Hearst brings his signature verve and humor to this fascinating read. • Young readers will devour all the substantive and silly content in this book, proving definitively that nonfiction is anything but dry. • A great pick for teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers • You'll love this book if you love books like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle by DK; Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections by Stephen Biesty; and Cool Cars by Quentin Willson.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452173060
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Think you know vehicles? Think again! Unconventional Vehicles is a nonfiction collection of 45 of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed. Vehicles include an underwater battery-powered scooter, a carriage pulled by ostriches, a hot air balloon shaped like the Cathedral of Saint Gall, and five different jet packs. • Filled with history, science, technology, engineering, and interesting bits of trivia, all in one kid-appealing package • Part of the Uncommon Compendiums series • Vehicles range from submersibles to dirigibles. Unconventional Vehicles explores very strange modes of transportation for vehicle fans, rocket inventors, budding space-and-aeronautics experts, and anyone who's ever thought, "Why can't I ride a motorized suitcase through the airport?" Brimming with fascinating facts and diagrams presented with wit and humor, this book is sure to enthrall vehicle enthusiasts of every age. • Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old, especially those interested in vehicles and engineering • Author Michael Hearst brings his signature verve and humor to this fascinating read. • Young readers will devour all the substantive and silly content in this book, proving definitively that nonfiction is anything but dry. • A great pick for teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers • You'll love this book if you love books like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle by DK; Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections by Stephen Biesty; and Cool Cars by Quentin Willson.
Diggers
Author: Cari Meister
Publisher: Machines at Work
ISBN: 9781620313671
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"In Diggers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of diggers that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a digger, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about diggers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Diggers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.Diggers is part of Jump!'s Machines at Work series."
Publisher: Machines at Work
ISBN: 9781620313671
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"In Diggers, beginning readers will learn about the parts of diggers that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.A labeled diagram helps readers identify parts of a digger, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about diggers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Diggers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.Diggers is part of Jump!'s Machines at Work series."
Monster Diggers
Author: Nick Gordon
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612117708
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The largest diggers are extreme excavators. Some have buckets wider than houses or multiple buckets attached to spinning wheels. These diggers dominate the scene at many construction sites and surface mines. Let them dominate your reading time!
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612117708
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The largest diggers are extreme excavators. Some have buckets wider than houses or multiple buckets attached to spinning wheels. These diggers dominate the scene at many construction sites and surface mines. Let them dominate your reading time!
Hovercraft
Author: Matt Scheff
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629694290
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title offers readers cool facts about hovercrafts, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629694290
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title offers readers cool facts about hovercrafts, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Machines on the Farm
Author: Teddy Borth
Publisher: Abdo Kids Jumbo
ISBN: 9781629700540
Category : Agricultural machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the different types of machinery used on the farm to assist with chores, including tractors, cultivators, planters, combines, and balers.
Publisher: Abdo Kids Jumbo
ISBN: 9781629700540
Category : Agricultural machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the different types of machinery used on the farm to assist with chores, including tractors, cultivators, planters, combines, and balers.
Heart-Stopping Roller Coasters
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597169560
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597169560
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.
EXPLORE FLIGHT!
Author: Anita Yasuda
Publisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619301784
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Who invented the airplane? When were airplanes invented? And why do planes have wings if the wings don’t flap? Kids can answer these questions and more by jumping into the cockpit and soaring into Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects, where they’ll learn about the history of our human obsession to conquer the feat of flying. For kids ages 6-9, Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects introduces them to the dreamers, inventors, aviation pioneers, and record breakers. They will read about the myths and legends of flying and about the wondrous flying machines of the past, present and future. They will learn that in the 15th century Leonardo da Vinci drew sketches of airplanes, helicopters and other flying machines, and that the first passengers in a hot air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck. Along the way, they will develop a better understanding of the rich history of aviation, investigate what causes flight, and learn about the science of aerodynamics. Projects and experiments range from making a paper airplane to building an airfoil. All the projects in this book are easy to follow, require little adult supervision, and use commonly found household products, many from the recycling.
Publisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619301784
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Who invented the airplane? When were airplanes invented? And why do planes have wings if the wings don’t flap? Kids can answer these questions and more by jumping into the cockpit and soaring into Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects, where they’ll learn about the history of our human obsession to conquer the feat of flying. For kids ages 6-9, Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects introduces them to the dreamers, inventors, aviation pioneers, and record breakers. They will read about the myths and legends of flying and about the wondrous flying machines of the past, present and future. They will learn that in the 15th century Leonardo da Vinci drew sketches of airplanes, helicopters and other flying machines, and that the first passengers in a hot air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck. Along the way, they will develop a better understanding of the rich history of aviation, investigate what causes flight, and learn about the science of aerodynamics. Projects and experiments range from making a paper airplane to building an airfoil. All the projects in this book are easy to follow, require little adult supervision, and use commonly found household products, many from the recycling.