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Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.

Taller than skyscrapers or strong enough to lift the weight of thousands of cars, large cranes are working giants. These towering movers build tall structures and huge ships. The result of this read will be a heightened interest in ginormous machines.

Smash! Crash! Ka-boom! A is for Aerial lift. B is for Backhoe. C is for Cement Mixer. Readers explore construction equipment in this noisy alphabet book. Jerry Pallotta's trademark humor punctuates the informative text. Vibrant oil paintings bring to life a busy construction site.

Tractors are in the spotlight in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. Readers will learn what parts tractors have, how they work, and how farmers use these machines.

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.

Mining can be a dirty and dangerous business. Some mines are difficult, if not impossible, for humans to reach. Enter our ever-evolving world of robotics. They help clean up mining disasters, drill into the ocean floor, and more. Young readers will "dig" the informational text, intriguing facts, and full-color images. A "Words to Know" feature helps students master new vocabulary. Mining Robots includes an activity that shows readers how to make their...

Los camiones de bomberos llevan todo lo que los bomberos necesitan para apagar los incendios. Algunos camiones de bomberos pueden llevar la suficiente cantidad de agua como para llenar 1.000 bañeras. Aprende más sobre estas máquinas poderosas en Los camiones de bomberos, uno de los libros audiovisuales de AV2. Fire trucks carry everything that firefighters need to put out fires. Some fire trucks hold enough water to fill more than 1,000 bathtubs....

Los camiones de basura pueden pesar hasta 64.000 libras (29.000 kilos) cuando están llenos. Necesitan 10 ruedas para soportar todo este peso. Aprende más sobre estas máquinas poderosas en Los camiones de basura, uno de los libros audiovisuales de AV2. Garbage trucks can weigh up to 64,000 pounds (29,000 kilograms) when full. They need 10 wheels to hold all of this weight. Learn more about these mighty machines in Garbage Trucks, an AV2 media enhanced...

Garbage trucks can weigh up to 64,000 pounds (29,000 kilograms) when full. They need 10 wheels to hold all of this weight. Learn more about these mighty machines in Garbage Trucks, an AV2 media enhanced book.

Humvees are versatile vehicles that are able to traverse almost any terrain. They are used to accomplish a variety of missions. Young readers will learn about the development and uses of the Humvee that make it a vital resource for the United States Armed Forces.