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1) Big rigs
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Readers learn many fun facts about big rigs.
2) Dump trucks
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"Did you know that dump trucks are called tippers in some countries?. . . informs readers about different dump truck parts and why these vehicles are critical to so many construction projects"--Provided by publisher.
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"Garbage trucks perform an essential job in our communities, hauling waste and keeping our communities clean. . . informs about the different kinds of garbage trucks and the special parts that help them perform their duties"--Provided by publisher.
4) Fire trucks
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"It's easy to identify fire trucks with their bright red hue and loud wailing siren. You often hear them before you see them! But look closely and you'll notice there are many kinds of these lifesaving, fire-extinguishing vehicles . . . [shows] many types of firefighting vehicles as well as the truck parts that help firefighters get the job done"--Provided by publisher.
5) Mail trucks
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"Mail trucks help deliver exciting letters and packages to our homes. Some are small, and some are quite large. Some travel very, very far, all to get the job done. In this . . . book, readers will learn about these vehicles' special features and imagine themselves in the driver's seat of a mail truck"--Provided by publisher.
6) Tow Trucks
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As long as there have been cars on the road, there have been mighty tow trucks to rescue them when they have broken down or were damaged in accidents. Young readers will love learning about these helpful, interesting vehicles through the cheerful text and colorful photographs in this high-interest low-ATOS book. They'll learn the names of tow truck parts and discover that different kinds of tow trucks are needed in different circumstances. Young auto...
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Ice cream trucks are the most popular vehicles among people looking for a cool, tasty treat. While many kids are familiar with what the outside of a truck looks like, they don't know what's on the inside or the many activities of an ice cream truck driver. This high-interest book has the answers, explained through low-ATOS text with supporting photographs of real-life ice cream trucks.
8) Car Carriers
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It's impossible not to stare at a car carrier cruising down a highway hauling multiple cars. Sometimes the cars seem to dangle off the carrier, but no need to worry. These vehicles are especially equipped to safely bring cars where they need to go. Fascinated readers will love to find out how carriers work and how people use them. Carefully selected photographs support the low-ATOS text and aid readers in deciphering and acquiring new vocabulary.
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Thanks to the street sweeper, our streets are swept clean. Watching this terrific truck at work is mesmerizing. Depending on the kind of truck, it may have high-power sprayers, brooms, vacuums, or other devices to scour and clean the streets. Readers will love the action photographs in this high-interest volume as well as the many cool facts about this magnificent machine through accessible, low-ATOS text.
10) Monster Trucks
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This book explores pickups with larger suspensions and big, big tires. Some monster trucks end up having so much personality that they're given special names. They may even compete for prizes in competitions. This high-interest volume has all the answers for monster-truck lovers, explained through accessible, low-ATOS text. Action photographs of on-the-go monster trucks will especially impress developing readers.
11) Concrete Mixers
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Concrete mixers must keep mixing their load or the concrete will harden. These trucks are fascinating to watch as they move forward while the drum they carry turns around and around. Readers will love learning about this hardworking machine and why it's needed on so many construction projects. Low-ATOS text offers comprehensible explanations, and vibrant photographs add to this motivating book's appeal.
12) Forklifts
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On a construction site, forklifts are essential machines. They carry tremendously heavy loads that could never be lifted by humans. Readers will love to see different types of these machines at work and how their various parts operate together to get the job done. Forklift photographs and low-ATOS text will answer their questions about these indispensable trucks in an accessible and comprehensible way.
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