Snowplows
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These important machines make sure people can still use the roads in wintertime. They clear snow so that cars can drive. Discover the different parts of a snowplow and how they make the roads safe in winter.
Police Cars
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Why do police cars patrol the streets? Police cars help police officers fight crime and stop people from driving dangerously. Get a look into these cars and the equipment police use inside them.
Big Rigs
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Have you ever seen a big truck on the highway? That is called a big rig. It transports many of the things we use in our everyday lives. Read about the different types of big rigs and how they transport cargo.
Pickup Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These tough vehicles can transport materials for work or play. A digger can load a pickup truck with dirt, or a pickup truck can tow a boat on its hitch. Kids will find out how these machines are useful in our everyday lives.
Concrete Mixers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Have you ever wanted to leave your handprint in a patch of wet concrete? You may have wondered how concrete is formed and how it is set down to harden. This introduction offers a glimpse into this process and the giant machine behind it.
Ships
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These huge machines travel on the ocean and have many different uses. A ship has a huge engine and sometimes uses sails. Join the captain of a cargo ship, a supertanker, or a cruise ship, and sail the seas!
Race Cars
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Visit the racetrack in this book to see fast cars compete against each other. Race cars have powerful engines and fearless drivers. Zoom through this book and discover different types of race cars and how they work!
Earth Movers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These huge trucks move, carry, and dump big loads of earth. There are different kinds of earth movers and each has a specific task. Kids will get a first look at the types of earth movers and how they do their jobs.
Airplanes
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for takeoff!
Graders
Part of the Mighty Machines series
A new road needs to be built, but first a grader must flatten the dirt underneath. A grader uses a blade to push the dirt down and prepare the way for a new road. Students will discover other jobs this powerful machine performs in this early introduction.
Dump Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Dump trucks help the other machines on a construction site by transporting dirt or other materials. Some dump trucks can carry a load of up to 52,000 pounds. Read about how these machines work and watch for when the truck dumps its load!
Ships
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These huge machines travel on the ocean and have many different uses. A ship has a huge engine and sometimes uses sails. Join the captain of a cargo ship, a supertanker, or a cruise ship, and sail the seas!
Fire Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
There's smoke coming from a building and sirens blaring in the distance. A fire truck is coming to the rescue! Tour a fire truck and all the different equipment from hoses to ladders that firefighters use to put out fires.
Ambulances
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Clear the road for the speeding ambulance! These vehicles need to get to an emergency as fast as possible. Learn about the equipment an ambulance carries and how ambulance workers save lives.
Fire Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
There's smoke coming from a building and sirens blaring in the distance. A fire truck is coming to the rescue! Tour a fire truck and all the different equipment from hoses to ladders that firefighters use to put out fires.
Diggers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Diggers come in all sizes and can dig very deep holes. The biggest digger weighs more than one million pounds! Find out how the different parts of this machine work together to dig into the ground.
Race Cars
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Visit the racetrack in this book to see fast cars compete against each other. Race cars have powerful engines and fearless drivers. Zoom through this book and discover different types of race cars and how they work!
Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Did you know that some big trucks have 18 wheels? All different kinds of trucks travel the roads daily. Young readers will learn about pickup trucks, big rigs, and monster trucks in this simple introduction.
Wheel Loaders
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These mighty machines move big piles of material from one place to another. Some wheel loaders have a huge claw called a grapple to grab things like logs. This book explains how a wheel loader works and what it transports.
Bulldozers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Did you know a bulldozer's blade can be as heavy as an elephant? A bulldozer breaks apart rocks or dirt and uses its blade to clear things out of the way. Students will learn about the different parts of a bulldozer and the various places a bulldozer works.
Earth Movers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These huge trucks move, carry, and dump big loads of earth. There are different kinds of earth movers and each has a specific task. Kids will get a first look at the types of earth movers and how they do their jobs.
Tractors
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These machines are very important in keeping a farm running smoothly. A tractor pulls other machines through the field. Plow through this book as a tractor pulls a plow, a planter, or a mower.
Bucket Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
When you lose electricity during a storm, a bucket truck may come to the rescue. Bucket trucks help people reach things high up like power lines, trees, or traffic lights. Discover a bucket truck's different uses and how this machine works.
Motorcycles
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Pop a wheelie! Motorcycles are exciting vehicles used for many purposes from traveling to racing. Young readers will learn about the different parts of a motorcycle and the various kinds of motorcycles.
Helicopters
Part of the Mighty Machines series
This flying machine has the unique ability to hover in one place in the sky. It can be used for many tasks such as putting out fires or accomplishing rescue missions. Read all about how this amazing machine works.
Backhoes
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Backhoes are powerful machines that help build houses or other structures. The strongest part of a backhoe is its digging bucket, which scoops up dirt and rocks. Young readers will find out how this machine operates and works in this easy introduction.
Tow Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
A car breaks down on the road and the driver pulls over to call a tow truck. The tow truck will take the car to a repair shop! Find out the different parts of a tow truck and how it is able to transport other vehicles.
Skid Steer Loaders
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Skid steer loaders are small construction machines that can do many different jobs. They are very useful for working in small places. Follow a skid steer loader as it drills a hole, lifts up a tree, or moves dirt.
Cranes
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Rising high into the sky, cranes are the tallest machines on a construction site. They lift and move equipment from one part of the site to another. This book explains how these tall machines help build bridges, skyscrapers, and other structures.
Graders
Part of the Mighty Machines series
A new road needs to be built, but first a grader must flatten the dirt underneath. A grader uses a blade to push the dirt down and prepare the way for a new road. Students will discover other jobs this powerful machine performs in this early introduction.
School Buses
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Many students ride these large, yellow buses to school every day. School buses make sure children get to and from school safely. Now kids can learn about these vehicles and how they work.
Police Cars
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Why do police cars patrol the streets? Police cars help police officers fight crime and stop people from driving dangerously. Get a look into these cars and the equipment police use inside them.
Taxis
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Wave down a taxi and catch a ride! These helpful cars take people where they need to go. Beginning readers will learn how to catch a taxi, how taxis work, and where taxis can take people.
Dump Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Dump trucks help the other machines on a construction site by transporting dirt or other materials. Some dump trucks can carry a load of up to 52,000 pounds. Read about how these machines work and watch for when the truck dumps its load!
Road Rollers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These heavy machines flatten the ground to make roads or prepare the foundation of a building. They roll large drums over a surface to smooth it out. Readers will learn the parts of a roller and what kinds of rollers are used for different projects.
Scrapers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Scrapers are big earth movers. They have a part that chops up the ground so that the ground can be scraped up and transported. See the whole process unfold in the pages of this introduction to scrapers.
Tractors
Part of the Mighty Machines series
These machines are very important in keeping a farm running smoothly. A tractor pulls other machines through the field. Plow through this book as a tractor pulls a plow, a planter, or a mower.
Motorcycles
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Pop a wheelie! Motorcycles are exciting vehicles used for many purposes from traveling to racing. Young readers will learn about the different parts of a motorcycle and the various kinds of motorcycles.
Backhoes
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Backhoes are powerful machines that help build houses or other structures. The strongest part of a backhoe is its digging bucket, which scoops up dirt and rocks. Young readers will find out how this machine operates and works in this easy introduction.
Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Did you know that some big trucks have 18 wheels? All different kinds of trucks travel the roads daily. Young readers will learn about pickup trucks, big rigs, and monster trucks in this simple introduction.
Airplanes
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, from small to jumbo. Some airplanes can fly as fast as 2,000 miles per hour. Take a first look at the parts of an airplane, and hold on tight for take off!
Bulldozers
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Did you know a bulldozer's blade can be as heavy as an elephant? A bulldozer breaks apart rocks or dirt and uses its blade to clear things out of the way. Students will learn about the different parts of a bulldozer and the various places a bulldozer works.
Garbage trucks
by Amanda Doering Tourville
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Rumble! Rumble! Roar! Garbage trucks are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how garbage trucks work. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of the machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Reviewed Rumble! Rumble! Roar! These mighty machines are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how your favorite workhorse gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each mighty machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment.
Cranes
by Amanda Doering Tourville
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Rumble! Rumble! Roar! Cranes are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how cranes work. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of the machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Reviewed Rumble! Rumble! Roar! These mighty machines are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how your favorite workhorse gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each mighty machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment.
Bulldozers
by Amanda Doering Tourville
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Rumble! Rumble! Roar! Bulldozers are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how bulldozers work. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of the machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Reviewed Rumble! Rumble! Roar! These mighty machines are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how your favorite workhorse gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each mighty machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment.
Fire trucks
by Amanda Doering Tourville
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Rumble! Rumble! Roar! Fire trucks are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how fire trucks work. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of the machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Reviewed Rumble! Rumble! Roar! These mighty machines are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how your favorite workhorse gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each mighty machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment.
Tractors
by Amanda Doering Tourville
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Rumble! Rumble! Roar! Tractors are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how tractors work. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of the machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Reviewed Rumble! Rumble! Roar! These mighty machines are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how your favorite workhorse gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each gets the job done. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of each mighty machine, while factual text explains this exciting equipment.
Garbage Trucks
Part of the Mighty Machines series
Where does our garbage go after we throw it away? These huge machines pick up our garbage and transport it to landfills. Learn how garbage trucks lift garbage cans, pack down garbage, and get rid of their smelly cargo!