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Dazzling diggers
Diggers are noisy, strong, and big. Diggers can carry and push and dig. Diggers have shovels to scoop and lift, blades that bulldoze, shunt, and shift. Sloshing and squelching, and smashing and bashing, the construction machinery does its work - manned by a friendly animal gang - in this lively picture book. Young children will adore it as will the adults who get to read aloud these irresistibl…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780753403501
- Collation
- 24 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- Call Number
- 629 MIT
The automobile
Describes the history of the automobile and includes information on the important men who were pivotal in its invention, including Nikolaus Otto, Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and Henry Ford. Inventions That Shaped the World introduces young readers to revolutionary inventions, and emphasizes the impact the inventions had upon life at the time of their creation and beyond. Also explored is the …
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- 9780531167199
- Collation
- 80 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- Invention that shaped the world
- Call Number
- 629.2 CON
We work in space
We Work in Space explores the special skills, tools, and uniforms needed to be an astronaut. The contribution made by astronauts to space research is emphasized, and children are encouraged to think about what it would be like to be an astronaut themselves. The book's playful, unpredictable designs and high quality photographs attract and maintain a child's attention and provide opportunities f…
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- 9781410922441
- Collation
- 24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- Raintree sprouts
- Call Number
- 629.4 AYL
My little golden book about the first moon landing
Little ones will learn about the rocket Saturn V, the command module Columbia, and of course the famous lunar lander Eagle, and how they each served to send astronauts into space. Kids will learn who the astronauts were and how they were chosen for the mission. And they’ll hear Neil Armstrong’s unforgettable words in his message back to Earth: “one giant leap for mankind.” Fun facts abo…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780525580072
- Collation
- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Call Number
- 629.4 LOV
Bicycle book
A brief history of bicycles, as well as information on the different kinds there are, how they work, and the different ways they are used. A list of safety tips for bike riders is included, as well as guidelines for bike maintenance.
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- 0439228069
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- 32 pages : illustration : 22 cm
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- Call Number
- 629.2 GIB
Paper, paper everywhere
Briefly discusses where paper comes from, how it is made, and how we use it. This colorful picture book takes children step-by-step through the papermaking process.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 0152594884
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration : 21 cm
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- -
- Call Number
- 620.1 GIB
Plastics
Describes how plastics are made, used, and recycled. Try to identify how many things around you are made of plastic. If you look carefully, you'll discover that most everything has at least some plastic in it. In this book you'll discover why so much is made of plastic - chairs, desks, food wrappers, toys, and even clothes.
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- 1568470401
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration : 25 cm
- Series Title
- Resources
- Call Number
- 620.1 JAC
Melt it, shape it : glass
Glass can be melted and shaped. See how sand can be turned into a glass fish!
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780545148931
- Collation
- 28 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Series Title
- Investigate materials
- Call Number
- 620.1 NEL
From tree to paper
This work is part of an illustrated activities series which describes how popular, everyday objects are made. In this particular book, children discover the stages by which paper is grown and produced. The book is designed for cross-curricular work in science and technology.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 075001069X
- Collation
- 29 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
- Series Title
- Taking Shape
- Call Number
- 620.1 BAX
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