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Did you know the first battery-powered vehicle was created in the 1830s? People who attended the 1892 World's Fair in Chicago could see one. And in 1894, you could buy an "Electrobat" and travel 25 miles on a single charge! Since then, EVs have surged in popularity and have become much more technologically advanced. Learn the history of EVs, how they work, why they're good for the environment, and discover the future of the electric vehicle! Created...
5) Big wheels
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Introduces a number of big-wheeled trucks, such as bulldozers, power shovels, and dump trucks, and explains what they do.
6) Police cars
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to police cars through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
8) Cool cars
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Rhyming text and illustrations describe different kinds of cars, including fast cars, police cars, taxis, and convertibles.
10) Extreme machines
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"Extreme Machines is a beautifully designed reader all about all kinds of incredible machines that can go fast, deep into the ocean and high into the skies and even into space..."--
11) Full strength
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The vehicles in this book are tough, durable, and solid. This book shows each vehicle and tells about their uses.
12) Fast slow
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Everyday examples, such as a motorcycle and a tricycle, demonstrate differences in speed.
13) Power lifting
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Describes powerful vehicles such as bulldozers, cargo planes, excavators, forklifts, and skidders.
14) Run wild
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The awesome vehicles in this book are outrageous, weird, and wacky. They're built maximum wild. Unless they run wild, the odder jobs won't get done!
15) Exact action
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The awesome vehicles in this book are unique, focused, and precise. They're built for a single action.
16) Garbage trucks
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Describes the parts, workings, and purposes of garbage trucks, explaining why they are important machines.
18) Food trucks
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Colorful pictures of different kinds of food trucks.--
19) Rescue vehicles
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"There are many different types of rescue vehicles that can arrive to help when there is an emergency. Young learners will read about these types of vehicles, which include fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars. They also explore the many parts of each rescue vehicle and how they work to assist those in need. Vibrantly colored illustrations encourage readers to keep discovering new things with each turn of the page, instilling in them a lifelong...
20) Maglev trains
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Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but its yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will...
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