Transportation - Kids

The world seems much smaller with our astounding means of transportation, but as readers will explore, there are costs that come with such great accomplishments. Across four chapters, readers are presented with essays that debate what alternative strategies are best, what policies protect national...

Numbered step-by-step instructions give age-appropriate guidance for drawing the vehicles kids love in the Manga style. Professional Japanese Manga artist Masaki Nishida lends his expertise to this authentic how-to-draw series.Author: Masaki NishidaISBN-10: 1404238484ISBN-13: 9781404238480Publisher: PowerKids PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2007Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.01h x...

Find the fire truck concealed in a herd of llamas, a bicycle hidden in a gaggle of geese, and a jet plane caught in a spider web. These 29 puzzles will delight children as they search for items hidden within busy patterns that are...

Bulldozers are powerful machines that dig and carry heavy loads. But that's not all they do! Readers will love learning about different types of bulldozers, how they're used, and more in this fun book.Author: Brianna KaiserISBN-10: 8765608348ISBN-13: 9798765608340Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 24Format:...

Bulldozers are powerful machines that dig and carry heavy loads. But that's not all they do! Readers will love learning about different types of bulldozers, how they're used, and more in this fun book.Author: Brianna KaiserISBN-10: 876562436XISBN-13: 9798765624364Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 24Format:...

The five thousand years long magnificent history of China has made the Chinese an intelligent people that created many great world-renowned projects. Some of them survived thousands of years of changes and still benefit us today. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage...

Emergency vehicles are there when people need help. Sometimes we need help when we are sick or there is a fire, or even when our car is not working. Difference vehicles come to help. Paired to the fiction title What is This?Author: Katy DuffieldISBN-10:...

The Mystery Machine broke down, and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are stranded. It's going to take every type of transportation to get back home, including a bus, train, boat, plane, and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the...

What structures stretch into the sky and give people places to live, work, and shop? SKYSCRAPERS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's stunning skyscrapers in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039810071ISBN-13: 9781039810075Publisher:...

The Story of the Pony Express is a book written by Glenn D. Bradley. This tiny book's sole goal is to provide a reliable, practical, and readable overview of the Pony Express. This admirable endeavor made a significant contribution to history and showed what...

Whether on the ground, in the air, or across the water, transportation workers make it possible for people and goods to travel efficiently. Bus drivers, airline pilots, locomotive engineers, and ship captains help people get from place to place. They deliver supplies to places...

"Plenty on display to satisfy the vehicle-obsessed."--Publishers Weekly Cars, trucks, trains, planes, ships, and so many more! Almost 100 vehicles of all shapes and sizes fill the pages of this oversized book that's just right for fans of all things that go. Rotate a...

What carries water and helps ships move around the world? CANALS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's clever canals in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039809561ISBN-13: 9781039809567Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format:...

What holds back water and provides power? DAMS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's daring dams in this book.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039809553ISBN-13: 9781039809550Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 10.16h x 8.19w x 0.32d

What takes us over rivers and above highways? BRIDGES! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's beautiful bridges in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039810047ISBN-13: 9781039810044Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

What carries water and helps ships move around the world? CANALS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's clever canals in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039810098ISBN-13: 9781039810099Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format:...

What holds back water and provides power? DAMS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's daring dams in this book.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 103981008XISBN-13: 9781039810082Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.20h x 8.70w x 0.30d

What takes us through mountains and carries water and power under our feet? TUNNELS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's tremendous tunnels in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039810063ISBN-13: 9781039810068Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage:...

What takes us where we need to go? ROADS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's remarkable roads in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039809529ISBN-13: 9781039809529Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.61lbsSize:...

What structures stretch into the sky and give people places to live, work, and shop? SKYSCRAPERS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's stunning skyscrapers in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039809545ISBN-13: 9781039809543Publisher:...

What takes us where we need to go? ROADS! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's remarkable roads in this book. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkISBN-10: 1039810055ISBN-13: 9781039810051Publisher: Crabtree CrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 32Format: Paperback

Expertly designed to develop early language and motor skills, discover exciting animals in this set of 16 colorful flash cards. Each card has a special touch and feel element to make learning fun for all the senses!With a vibrant image on every flashcard, DK's...

Did you know that the first school bus was built in 1827 and pulled by horses? That's just one fascinating tidbits that students will learn as they work their way through this book. Textual and visual information maximize comprehension.Author: Winston GarrettISBN-10: 1477765220ISBN-13: 9781477765227Publisher: PowerKids...

Chug! Chug! A tractor rumbles across a corn field! Find out about the many jobs a tractor can do, and learn about where they are important. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions,...

Introduces readers to the most powerful watercraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a...

Introduces readers to the most powerful aircraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a...

Introduces readers to the most powerful machine guns used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions,...

Introduces readers to the tanks used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them powerful. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary,...

Introduces readers to the most powerful drones used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a...

Introduces readers to the most powerful missiles and bombs used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking...

Do you love watching race cars? Then maybe you can get a job making them go faster. There are more jobs for gearheads than you probably ever realized. From classic car restorer to motorcycle designer, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM for...

Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads. This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and turtle crossing guards in the U.S., to toad tunnels in the UK, and bucket brigades for frogs...

Skateboards are a favorite toy for people of all ages! Throughout this book, reluctant readers will learn about the story behind skateboards and how they have grown in popularity over the years. Engaging text and crisp images draw readers in, while special features showcase...

There are so many great ways that we can travel from land, sea and air.Author: Tink Tank, Harry SchadISBN-10: 1695884906ISBN-13: 9781695884908Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2019Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Oh, look at that car and see how fast it runs Little boys will find this book highly attractive because it's all about cars and engines. Using such a theme for a coloring book is an excellent idea because it guarantees actions. With actions,...

Introduces readers to the most powerful robots used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a...

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's discover things that travel through the air and across land and sea! What vehicles can you find on the building site? What is your favorite car? From diggers...

The ideal first book to introduce any kind of transportation to toddlers, packed with colourful images and clear word labels in English and Spanish to help build the foundations of early bilingual learning. Help your toddler to get started with: - Naming and identifying...

It is time to build a road! This low-level title shows how backhoes help in road construction, from digging trenches to leveling ground. Narrative text follows a backhoe during a day on the job to inform about the different parts and tasks of a...

It is a busy day at the construction site! There are rocks to move, fields to rip up, and surfaces to level. The bulldozer can do it all! This narrative title provides information about the jobs and parts of bulldozers by following a bulldozer...

The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer.One day in 1914 when Soichiro Honda was seven years old, an astonishing, moving dust cloud appeared in his small Japanese town. The cause was a leaky, noisy automobile-the first...

In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, as a child's favorite mode of transportation. Leo treasures his bicycle so much he gives it a name -- Big Red....

Kids around the world get to school in unique ways. Take a peek inside this book and see how they reach their destinations! Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Ethiopia, or the United States, all students have...

People all around the world use bikes! Bikers pedal to get to where they need to go. Some head to skate parks to do tricks or compete in challenging races. In this title, growing readers will learn what biking is, the basic parts of...

Humans have only just begun to explore the vastness of space. In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about what it takes to venture into this uncharted territory. Descriptive text with an emphasis on STEM teaches readers about the obstacles explorers face in space....

Push, pull, pedal - make things go! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the forces that move things - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. What Makes...

My First Book of Things That Go in Cantonese & English is unique in its focus on spoken Cantonese, not formal written Chinese. This book introduces Cantonese language to preschool children, and is ideal for families or caregivers who may not be fully fluent...

It is time to build a road! This low-level title shows how backhoes help in road construction, from digging trenches to leveling ground. Narrative text follows a backhoe during a day on the job to inform about the different parts and tasks of a...

It's planting day! Young readers can follow along with a tractor as it plants corn in this low-level title. Narrative text and colorful illustrations combine to tell the story of a tractor's day, while informing young readers about the different parts and jobs of...

It is a busy day at the construction site! There are rocks to move, fields to rip up, and surfaces to level. The bulldozer can do it all! This narrative title provides information about the jobs and parts of bulldozers by following a bulldozer...