Nagle, Frances
Summary: Introduces young readers to helicopters and how they are used in many rescue situations and emergencies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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Summary: "When you see flashing lights and hear a siren, better move out of the way! An ambulance is on its way to an emergency situation. Ambulances are emergency vehicles many children are familiar with. But who operates them and where exactly are they going so quickly? This book introduces one of the most recognizable emergency vehicles to young readers in an engaging and age-appropriate way....
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Summary: "On nearly every construction site, cranes are hard at work lifting heavy materials. The largest cranes are used to build skyscrapers and oil rigs while smaller gantry cranes can help factory workers move heavy boxes from place to place. In this informative, approachable text, young readers will discover different types of cranes and how workers use them every day. With full color photographs,...
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Summary: "Jumbo jets are huge planes designed to carry massive cargo or hundreds of people. The largest passenger plane in the world can even carry over 800 people onboard at one time! Some jumbo jets are so big, airports had to be redesigned to fit them. Young readers will love learning about this massive mega machine through this approachable, informative text. Full color photographs help readers...
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Summary: "The Hibernia platform in Canada is one of the largest floating drilling rigs in the world. This massive drilling rig is one amazing mega machine! While not every drilling rig is as large as the Hibernia, each mega machine is designed to dig deep holes. Young readers will learn not only how these mega machines work, but different ways workers use them on dirty jobs. With approachable text and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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Summary: "Longer than a football field and with enough space to house 5,000 soldiers at one time, aircraft carriers are amazing mega machines! Complete with a long runway where jets can take off and land, aircraft carriers can store 70 jets on board at one time. Young readers will love learning about this floating city at sea and discovering what makes this ship a true mega machine. With informative,...
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Summary: "Earthmovers are used on construction sites and to build roads every day, but what is an earthmover? Bulldozers, wheel loaders, and dump trucks are just some of the amazing mega machines young readers will discover in this text. With the ability to move, scrape, and flatten dirt, each mega machine has an important dirty job to do, and they do it well! With stunning photographs and informative,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023