machinery

Introduces bulldozers by describing their parts and the function of each part and describes how they dig dirt and push large things with a blade.

"Beep! Beep! Back up into one of the toughest construction machines: loaders! Learn why loaders are important at the job site, what makes them special, and more. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information through easy-to-read, simple text alongside colorful full-bleed photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Mega Machines takes readers to a busy, noisy construction site to watch the bulldozers, diggers and cement mixers in action, constructing a new school.

Illustrations and rebus-style text show how different types of construction vehicles help create a building.

Simple text and illustrations on gatefold pages describe a number of big machines, including tractors, airplanes, trucks, and more.

Examines machines, from those found in the household like refrigerators, microwaves, and computers, to machines found in industry including engines, generators, and more. Provides information on the health, safety, convenience, consumer, and industrial applications of these machines.

Examines industry during the Victorian era, describing technological innovations of the nineteenth century, and explaining how industrial progress impacted the social and economic values of the time.

Introduces simple machines and examines which ones may be found in the military.