machinery

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machinery

Robots in the factory

2024
From lifting heavy objects to assembling products, robots do many different jobs in factories. Explore the past, present, and future of factory robots, including how they work and how their design might change next.
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Military robots

2024
Military robots are used in the air, on land, and under the sea. Discover the history of military robots, the kinds of robots used in different military branches, and the future of military robots.
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Competition robots

2024
Competition robots are created by young people. Explore the kinds of robots that have been used in competitions, the people who make them, and the past, present, and future of competition robots.
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Search and rescue robots

2024
Search and rescue robots assist in looking for people who need help. These robots can reach small spaces, swim, and even fly. Learn about the past, present, and future of search and rescue robots.
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Machines

a visual history : 100 machines and the remarkable stories behind each invention
2024
This book offers an " appraisal of historyEU(tm)s most game-changing mechanisms, with commentary that allows readers to get under the hood of inventions that have defined modern life as we know it....Each machine has a fascinating history and story that highlights its contribution to artisanal crafts." --publisher's website.
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Tractors

2024
"Tractors can get the job done. They help farmers every step of the way, from fertilizing fields to removing weeds to harvesting crops. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at tractors, from the first steam-powered plows to today's self-driving, high-tech tractors"--Publisher.

Cranes

2024
Clank! A crane drops a steel beam on top of a skyscraper! Find out more about wrecking balls, heavy loads, and other things a crane might lift. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Tractors

2023
Move! Learn how tractors get the job done through narrative nonfiction, fun facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!.

Cherry pickers

2024
Buzz! A worker in a cherry picker cuts a power line high above the trees! Learn more about how cherry pickers work and what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Curious Pearl tinkers with simple machines

4D an augmented reading science experience
Curious Pearl and her brother don't like chores, they'd rather play with their kitten. But Dad looks serious, so Pearl and her brother come up with a solution. They build a contraption to help them with their chores, and as they build, Pearl teaches her brother all about simple machines. Free bonus video content through the Capstone 4D augmented reality app enhances the science experience.

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