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61) 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.
63) Bulldozers
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Big tracks and blades make these earth-moving machines instantly recognizable. Introduce readers to the parts of a bulldozer, including the three kinds of blades these big machines use. A great choice for young readers, in particular those fascinated by powerful machines.
65) Strykers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Strykers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
66) Backhoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Having a loader in the front and a bucket in the back makes the backhoe a particularly versatile construction vehicle. Readers will discover the backhoe's English origins and other interesting facts about these iconic machines. They will even learn the source of the backhoe's name.
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English
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Step inside a studio and learn what it takes to be an artist! This nonfiction title engages readers through stimulating facts and vivid images and diagrams in conjunction with a brief background on well-known art movements such as Expressionism, Surrealism, and Impressionism, an interview with a real-life artist, a glossary, informational text, an index, and list of useful sources for learning more about art.
68) Screws at work
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English
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"The screw is a simple machine that changed the world in remarkable ways. In the 1440s, the screw was central to the success of the printing press which allowed scientists and great thinkers around the world to share ideas. Today, screws are necessary to hold a variety of objects together, from chairs to lightbulbs. They can also be found in the form of ceiling fans and even airplane propellers! With approachable text and a photo gallery of recognizable...
69) Wedges at work
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English
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"A wedge is simply a triangular tool made of two inclined planes, but it can take on many complex jobs. These include cutting objects into pieces, holding objects in place, and even lifting heavy loads. When attached to a handle, a wedge becomes a knife, ax, or shovel that makes even more tasks easier. This volume gives readers a lasting understanding of the forces that make these devices work. The concepts in this book bolster STEM curricula and...
70) Levers at work
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English
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"From playing on a seesaw to swinging a baseball bat, levers are a simple machine that can be found everywhere. However, it may not be easy for readers to know exactly how these common devices work. This book is here to help with captivating full-color photos, including a gallery of familiar objects that use levers. Readers learn through concepts that align with elementary STEM curricula that levers consist of a plank that pivots on a fulcrum and...
71) Pulleys at work
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English
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"What do sailboats and theater curtains have in common? They both use pulleys! The pulley plays an important role in modern daily life. This simple machine makes raising and lowering heavy loads much easier. From fixed pulleys to moveable and compound pulleys, readers gain an in-depth understanding of the forces that make these machines work. Readers learn the STEM concepts behind how pulleys have vital roles in compound machines, from allowing cranes...
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Which tools do you use throughout your day? You may not realize it, but simple tools are used everywhere! Introduce children to the many ways that simple tools can make our lives easier! Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs, this e-book helps support early STEM concepts, aligns to Next Generation Science Standards, and focuses on engineering design.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let's hear it for firefighters!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What does a doctor do? These kids have a few ideas. But to learn more, they talk to Dr. Zambil. He tells them how he helps sick or hurt kids feel better. He sees healthy kids to help keep them healthy. He even helps train new doctors. Let's hear it for doctors!
77) Screws
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Simple text, full color photographs, and illustrations introduce beginning readers to the basic principles of screws. Developed by literary experts for students in grades 2 through 5"--Provided by publisher.
78) Wedges
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Simple text, full color photographs, and illustrations introduce beginning readers to the basic principles of wedges. Developed by literary experts for students in grades 2 through 5"--Provided by publisher.
79) Levers
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text, full color photographs, and illustrations introduce beginning readers to the basic principles of levers. Developed by literary experts for students in grades 2 through 5"--Provided by publisher.
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