Machines

What do maple syrup, paper, chocolate have in common? They all come from trees! Learn about the amazing processes that turn simple raw ingredients into some of our most familiar and beloved… More →

What do wheels and axles help us do? How does a pulley work? Why does an inclined plane make carrying a load easier? Each book in Machines and Motion highlights and explains one of the six… More →

Start your engine and get ready for a day of work! In this fun nonfiction series, narrative text and colorful illustrations come together to tell about a day in the life of different… More →

How do machines help us work? What jobs are these large vehicles built for? Large pictures of cool vehicles and tightly controlled vocabulary make this series appropriate for the youngest of… More →

Big machines drive, lift, push, and more. Learn where construction vehicles work, what their parts are called, and see how they help build our communities in this exciting series. Machines on More →

How do planes help put out forest fires? What are the different kinds of tow trucks? Find answers to your questions about emergency vehicles in Machines to the Rescue! A diagram supplements… More →

Vroom! Engines roar and wheels turn in this fun series. Exciting facts about different machines engage beginning readers while simple, predictable text and bright, colorful photos aid them on More →

From crossing vast oceans to exploring outer space, we continue to push the limits of our scientific and engineering capabilities. But what happens when our pursuits don't go as planned? What More →

What can get the job done? Mega Machines can! From putting out fires to flying through the sky, machines help people every day. But how do they work? What can they do? Find out in Mega Machines. More →

Get revved up for this series about powerful machines. Beginning readers will learn the parts of these machines, how they operate, and how they are used for different jobs. The exciting… More →

"Ready to work" describes the heavy-duty machines featured in this series. They are made to dig, haul, transport, and rescue, usually with incredible horsepower or speed. Each book in this… More →

Jump in the cockpit and take to the skies! In this hi-lo series, reluctant readers will learn about high-powered military aircraft. Features call out specific parts of the aircraft, detail an More →