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1) Ambulances
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Lights flash and sirens wail! There's been an accident. An ambulance races to the scene! Ambulances are mighty machines filled with lifesaving supplies. Young readers will learn about the exciting world of emergency vehicles in this fact-filled read about ambulances.
Simple informational text introduces key details of machines. Visual features engage the reader and allow for comparing and contrasting. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning key...
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Massive aircraft carry space station components, multiple school buses, and even smaller airplanes! The world's largest airplanes are more than 20 feet longer than the Wright brothers' famous first flight! Young readers' flying interests will soar to new heights with this introductory title.
3) Motorcycles
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With a top speed of 183 miles per hour, the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 motorcycle is one impressive speed machine! But not all motorcycles are designed for speed. Some are made for cruising the country. Others go off road! This title allows young readers to explore the enticing world of motorcycles.
Simple informational text introduces key details of machines. Visual features engage the reader and allow for comparing and contrasting. Text/photo correspondence...
5) Trains
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From freight carriers to passenger transports, trains have chugged along throughout history. Over time, these traveling machines have advanced and picked up speed. The fastest bullet trains of today zoom around at more than 300 miles per hour! This book will have young readers calling "all aboard!"
6) Fire Trucks
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With lights flashing and siren blaring, a fire truck can make a dramatic entrance. And it often has to. There are fires to put out and people to save! The bright red rescue machines featured in this title will capture the full attention of young readers.
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Revving up a ramp and then flying over parked cars. This is just one monster truck stunt. The supercharged machine exists to show off, and to do so in extreme fashion. The monster trucks in this book will shock elementary-age readers with their jumps, spins, and more!
8) Race Cars
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Whether racing around a paved track, down a straight lane, or across a dirt course, all race cars have one thing in common. They are chasing the checkered flag! No matter their shape or color, race cars are designed for speed. This title revs readers up as it winds through information about the parts and purposes of race cars.
9) Skateboards
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Skateboards are a favorite toy for people of all ages! Throughout this book, reluctant readers will learn about the story behind skateboards and how they have grown in popularity over the years. Engaging text and crisp images draw readers in, while special features showcase the origin of the toy, point out key events, compare different types of skateboards, and highlight a fun event related to skateboarding!
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