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1) Diggers
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Explains what diggers are, what they are used for, and names the individual parts of one.
3) Big machines
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Demonstrates how the crane, bulldozer, dump truck, and other construction machines all play a part in building a new park.
5) Roadwork
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There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this picture book, with its rambunctious rhymes and noisy fun, follows them every step of the way, from clearing a pathway to rolling the tar to sweeping up at the end.
6) I'm dirty!
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A busy backhoe loader describes all the items it hauls off a lot and all the fun it has getting dirty while doing so.
9) Earth movers
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to earth movers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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"Pumps and hydraulic equipment are now used in more facets of industry than ever before. Whether you are a pump operator or you encounter pumps and hydraulic systems through your work in another skilled trade, a basic knowledge of the practical features, principles, installation, and maintenance of such systems is essential. You'll find it all here, fully updated with real-world examples and 21st century applications."--Cover
12) How things work
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Explains, with words and pictures, the operation of hundreds of devices both everyday and exotic.
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Describes experiments involving simple machines that follow the scientific method, and can be completed in an hour or less. Explore using levers to control motion and lift, and how the steepness of inclined planes affects the force needed to move something. Most experiments also include ideas for science fair projects.
17) Bulldozers
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Looks at several different construction machines, what they do, and how they are put together, including bulldozers, paving machines, and dump trucks.