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1) Gears
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English
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This book will introduce young learners to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically gears. Filled with vivid real-life photographs, it explores everyday examples of gears and how gears make work easier.
2) Screws
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English
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This book will introduce beginning readers to the fascinating world of simple machines and physics, specifically screws. Real-world, full-color photographs and simple text will inspire young scientists to explore the wonders of screws and how they make our life so much easier!
3) Levers
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English
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This book will introduce young learners to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically levers. Filled with vivid real-life photographs, it explores everyday examples of levers and how levers make work easier.
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This book will introduce beginning readers to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically wheels and axles. Real-world, vivid photographs and examples will inspire young learners to learn more about one of the most important discoveries of all time- the wheel and axle!
5) Pulleys
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English
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This book will introduce beginning readers to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically pulleys. Real-world, full-color photographs and simple text will inspire young scientists to explore the wonders of pulleys.
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Find out how tools have helped people hunt, build, and make life easier in this engaging nonfiction reader. With colorful images, timelines, charts, a glossary to assist with vocabulary improvement, and an index, children will learn how tools throughout time have made such an important impact on life as we know it! Featured eras include the Stone Age and the Industrial Revolution.
8) Backhoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Backhoes are powerful machines that help build houses or other structures. The strongest part of a backhoe is its digging bucket, which scoops up dirt and rocks. Young readers will find out how this machine operates and works in this easy introduction.
9) Graders
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A new road needs to be built, but first a grader must flatten the dirt underneath. A grader uses a blade to push the dirt down and prepare the way for a new road. Students will discover other jobs this powerful machine performs in this early introduction.
10) Tractors
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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These machines are very important in keeping a farm running smoothly. A tractor pulls other machines through the field. Plow through this book as a tractor pulls a plow, a planter, or a mower.
11) Bulldozers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know a bulldozer's blade can be as heavy as an elephant? A bulldozer breaks apart rocks or dirt and uses its blade to clear things out of the way. Students will learn about the different parts of a bulldozer and the various places a bulldozer works.
12) Dump Trucks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dump trucks help the other machines on a construction site by transporting dirt or other materials. Some dump trucks can carry a load of up to 52,000 pounds. Read about how these machines work and watch for when the truck dumps its load!
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Early readers will be engaged as they find out how a skyscraper is built and what goes inside when it's completed. This nonfiction title features detailed, vibrant images, helpful definitions and diagrams, and simple, informational text. Readers will be eager to learn all they can about the architecture that goes into building these amazing skyscrapers!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Professional tools are used every day all around us. Help early readers interested in tools learn more about Firefighter's Tools! This image-packed title features colorful pictures, simple sentences, and labeled photos of tools used by Firefighters. Understanding each tool is made easy with simple definitions and in-use photos that will show kids how a fire engine, fire hose, rescue tools and turnout gear works. Get ready to work on learning with...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Professional tools are used every day all around us. Help early readers interested in tools learn more about Detective's Tools! This image-packed title features colorful pictures, simple sentences, and labeled photos of tools used by Detectives. Understanding each tool is made easy with simple definitions and in-use photos that will show kids how a fingerprint kit, magnifying glass, evidence kit and camera works. Get ready to work on learning with...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Professional tools are used every day all around us. Help early readers interested in tools learn more about Search & Rescue Tools! This image-packed title features colorful pictures, simple sentences, and labeled photos of tools used by Search & Rescue. Understanding each tool is made easy with simple definitions and in-use photos that will show kids how a helicopter, rescue dog, stretcher and rescue boat works. Get ready to work on learning with...
19) Big Tractors
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English
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Any child that likes big machines will love looking at the awesome photos and reading about tractors in this book. A fun read that engages the young reader while they build literacy skills.