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2) Roadwork
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rhyming text follows the construction of a road. Includes brief factual information about the machinery that is used.
6) Diggers
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the different kinds of diggers, what they are used for, and how they work"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the role of harvesters in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. Explore how harvesters work and what is in store for the future of this piece of farming equipment."--
8) Planters
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The seeds on a farm don't sow themselves, but luckily farmers have sophisticated machinery to help them transform a fertile field into a bountiful breadbasket. This book takes readers out to the fields to see planters at work.
10) Farm machines
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and full-color photographs describe eight different vehicles used by farmers.
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ashcraft explains the components and features of a variety of models of digital cutting machines., as well as the blades, tools, mats, and other accessories used. She details common materials and a variety of crafting techniques before presenting six step-by-step projects that will teach you how to work with fabrics on your digital cutting machine. With helpful tips and tricks to ensure success, Ashcraft will help you see all the creative possibilities...
Author
Publisher
Beetle Books, an imprint of Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jump aboard with the mighty mechanics, for a fascinating look at tractors, emergency vehicles, monster trucks and construction vehicles, starting with the tools you need to fix each one. Everything, from the NASA Crawler that carries rockets to the launch pad to a rescue submersible that can rescue all of the sailors from even the largest submarine. It's a reading time page-turner!"--Provided by publisher.
14) Giant scrapers
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
16) Cultivators
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce cultivators, including their different parts and how they are used on the farm.
Author
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Humans coped with heat by harvesting ice and devising cooling systems that utilized ventilation and evaporation. By mid 1800s, they developed machines to manufacture ice. By early 1900s, engineers developed refrigerators, which by 1927 were affordable household appliances. Today refrigeration preserves food for worldwide distribution, makes tropical climates habitable, saves lives with medical applications and enables space flight"--
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Children love machines! Especially big ones! Big ones in the dirt! Construction Machines is a new take on the world of big machines. It looks at a specific job that needs doing, then provides information on the right machine to do it, whether a digger, steam roller, excavator, loader or bulldozer. The book includes sections on quarrying stone, laying a road, building a skyscraper, digging a tunnel, and demolishing a building. Each section begins...
19) Giant loaders
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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