"Millions of kids ride a bus to school every day, and many people ride buses to get around town. Bus drivers are a vital part of our community because they're the ones responsible for transporting students and other people safely. Your readers learn that bus drivers spend hours training to drive large vehicles and learn traffic rules. They know what to do in an emergency and how to keep everyone calm. Many bus drivers get to know their riders well....

"We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. And when they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them! Mechanics are the masters of machines. Many mechanics today work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong. They use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get us where...

"Digging machines fascinate many young children. Backhoes are extra-large machines that draw earth backward instead of lifting it forward like shovels or other digging machines do. They can be found at many work sites, building roads and digging the foundations for people's homes and other buildings, even skyscrapers. This book explores the different types of backhoes and how they've helped people do jobs for many years. Full-color photographs of...

Huge machines are all around us! Bulldozers are large, powerful machines that can push large amounts of materials with their blade. They are found at many job sites, including mines and road-construction sites. This book explores the different parts of a bulldozer, including its tracks and blade, and how these extra-large machines are put to use. Full-color photographs of these massive machines and age-appropriate text will enrapture readers.

Cherry pickers aren't actually meant for picking cherries. These machines are aerial work platforms that help people reach high places. Cherry pickers usually can't lift very heavy loads. However, they may have other features to help people do certain jobs. These extra-large machines take the place of scaffolding, which takes a long time to set up and take down and can be dangerous. Readers will learn about the different parts of a cherry picker,...

Millones de niños viajan en autobús a la escuela todos los días, y muchas personas viajan en autobús para moverse por la ciudad. Los conductores de autobuses son una parte vital de nuestra comunidad porque son los responsables de transportar a los estudiantes y otras personas de manera segura. Sus lectores aprenden que los conductores de autobuses pasan horas entrenando para conducir vehículos grandes y aprender las reglas de tránsito. Saben...

"What's enormous, often brightly colored, and capable of carrying a lot of dirt? Dump trucks! These extra-large machines help people move dirt, sand, or other materials to or from construction sites. This book will highlight types of dump trucks and the many important jobs they help us do. Detailed but manageable text will help young readers connect STEM principles to these massive machines, and photographs will draw them into the subject matter with...

"There's just something exciting about seeing a brightly colored fire truck as it roars by, lights flashing and siren wailing. Many children are fascinated by these huge machines that help keep people safe and protect their homes and other buildings. In this book, students will learn about different kinds of fire trucks, from immense ladder trucks to the big pumpers that help move water to fight fires. Full-color photographs of fire trucks and firefighters...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a tremendous leader and champion for the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His courage, kindness, and wise words inspired men and women in the United States and around the world. King's efforts and influence led to change for the better in the United States and continue to resonate today. This biography tells King's life story in an accessible and engaging way, introducing young readers to the legend and the...

¿Quién no ama una panadería? Pocas personas pueden resistir el olor a galletas y pasteles horneados o evitar mirar los pasteles bellamente decorados. Detrás del mostrador está la persona responsable de toda esta bondad. Sus lectores aprenden que los panaderos no solo nos proporcionan panes y panecillos y satisfacen a nuestros golosos, sino que también aprenden sobre salud, nutrición y ciencia para producir sus deliciosas recetas. Algunos panaderos...