Transportation
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From the Model T to Hybrid Cars: How Transportation Has Changed
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present
Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered… Read More →
Front-End Loaders: A First Look
From the Series Read about Construction Vehicles (Read for a Better World ™)
Front-end loaders come in all shapes and sizes! Young readers will love learning about parts of a front-end loader, how these construction vehicles are used, and more in this fun and informative book. Read More →
Garbage Collectors: A First Look
From the Series Read about Community Helpers (Read for a Better World ™)
Young readers will love being able to ride along with garbage collectors in this fun text. Engaging photographs help learners understand where our trash goes and why these workers are so… Read More →
Garbage Trucks
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
Garbage trucks can weigh as much as five elephants. They can pick up garbage from 400 to 500 houses before they are full. That’s a lot of trash! Read More →
Garbage Trucks on the Go
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how garbage trucks work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series… Read More →
Genius Transportation Inventions: From the Wheel to Spacecraft
From the Series Incredible Inventions
Bicycles were only invented about two hundred years ago—and the first ones didn't have tires or brakes! But bikes aren't the only way we've tried to conquer the roads, seas, and skies. You'll Read More →
Getting from Here to There
From the Series Core Content Science — Our Green Earth
How many places do people go in a day? People are always on the go between school, work, shopping, and activities. But how we go can be just as important as where we go. Learn about different Read More →
Going on an Airplane
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Fun Firsts
What do you need to know before flying on a plane? Lively photos and age-appropriate text will help prepare you for the exciting experience of taking your first flight. Critical thinking… Read More →
Great Warships
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Mighty Military Vehicles
Warships let the navy navigate and fight in the water. Readers will find out about the different types of warships and the technology they use. Read More →
Hardworking Military Engineering Vehicles
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Mighty Military Vehicles
The military uses many kinds of engineering vehicles to move and build. From bulldozers to dump trucks, readers will enjoy exploring the technology inside these machines. Read More →
Helicopters
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 3
The helicopter (or chopper) is an amazing machine, capable of so many more movements than fixed-wing aircraft. As well as being able to fly in any direction - forward, backward, sideways, or… Read More →
Helicopters
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
Helicopters can fly very fast, they can even hover in one place, and land in very small areas. There are helicopters that work for news crews, the police and hospitals. Read More →
Helicopters: A First Look
From the Series Read about Vehicles (Read for a Better World ™)
Helicopters are small and have blades instead of wings. Their size can make them very useful for all sorts of jobs. Full-color photographs and leveled text show readers all the things that… Read More →
Helicopters in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Helicopters work for every branch of the military. They fly into dangerous situations and can land almost anywhere. These special aircraft carry huge loads, assist in natural disasters, and… Read More →
Helicopters on the Go
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how helicopters work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →
Helicopters on the Move
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom
Its wings quickly spin. It flies high and fast. This helicopter is on the move! How do helicopters fly? And what jobs do helicopters do? Read this book to find out! Read More →
Héroes de Dunkerque (Heroes of Dunkirk)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En la primavera de 1940, la Alemania nazi lanzó un ataque masivo sobre Europa occidental. Sus fuerzas atravesaron Bélgica y otros países rápidamente, lo que obligó a los poderes Aliados a… Read More →
Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Descubre historias heroicas e inéditas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Este atractivo texto narrativo revela cómo era la vida de las personas que lucharon en la guerra o vivieron luego en el… Read More →
Heroes of Dunkirk
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a massive attack into Western Europe. They quickly cut through Belgium and other countries, forcing the Allied powers to flee. Soon the Allies… Read More →
Hooray for Mail Carriers!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
Get ready to discover the world of mail carriers! This wonderful book is designed for kids aged 4-7 who want to learn about the important work that mail carriers do to ensure that everyone… Read More →
Hooray for Pilots!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
This amazing book is tailored for kids aged 4-7 who are curious about the world of aviation and the important work that pilots do to serve their community. With its easy-to-read text and… Read More →
How Aircraft Carriers Work
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
Explore aircraft carriers in this high-interest look at an exciting military machine. The history of aircraft carriers, their parts, and how they are used in action are covered with leveled… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Fossil Fuel Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas create many types of pollution. But did you know that scientists have found ways to limit the pollution's effects? Or that even small changes can… Read More →