Big machines at work
Author
1) Dump trucks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the parts of a dump truck and how it works.
2) Snowplows
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the parts of a snowplow, how it works, and the work it does to clear the roads of ice and snow.
4) Airplanes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book describes various kinds of airplanes, explaining their parts and their uses.
5) Bulldozers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explains what a bulldozer can do, how its different parts work, and how the operator manipulates it from inside the cab.
8) Cranes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents facts about cranes, including their working parts, how they are used, different kinds of cranes, and why they are important.
9) Diggers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Boom! A digger picks up a huge boulder and drops it a few feet away! Diggers come in all shapes and sizes-learn more about how they 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"--
10) Dump trucks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book describes different kinds of dump trucks, explaining their parts, how they are loaded, and how they get rid of their loads.
11) Fire trucks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents facts about fire trucks, including how they work, their drivers, major parts, the different kinds of fire trucks, and why they are important.
12) Garbage trucks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Crunch! A garbage truck picks up a trash can and empties it! Learn more about the different types of garbage trucks, and find out what happens when you take out the trash. 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.
13) Tow Trucks
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Whizz! A tow truck pulls a car out of a ditch! Find out how different kinds of tow trucks 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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter...