Machines

Trash cans and dumpsters are the weights garbage trucks lift with their robotic arms. Once lifted, the bins lose their weight, being flipped upside down and emptied into the trucks’ hoppers.… More →

With lights flashing and siren blaring, a fire truck can make a dramatic entrance. And it often has to. There are fires to put out and people to save! The bright red rescue machines featured… More →

How can aircraft carriers support heavy jets and helicopters without sinking? Why do cruise ships the size of cities stay afloat, but submarines often disappear underwater? This title answers More →

Boom and jib. These are two crane parts with fun names. They are the long arms of the machine, moving to lift heavy materials to skyscraper heights. In this low-level read, children will… More →

Up for almost any job, a tractor is a dependable farmhand. This field machine plows, plants, and bales hay, among other things. It also lets many different pieces of farm equipment hitch a… More →

Pushing ahead and moving anything in its way, the bulldozer is a bladed beast. And a blade is often not the only sharp tool on this machine. A claw-like ripper can pierce through hard ground. More →

Digging deep in the dirt. This is what a backhoe is built to do, with its long arm and bucket scoop. No muscular man or woman with a shovel in hand can match the machine’s strength. Young… More →

Often racing at high speeds, police cars command attention on the road. Their blue and red lights signal other cars to either pull over or get out of the way. This book will offer young… More →

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 holds its own in the world of sports cars. Ranked among the most elite in its category, this car can keep up with the rest. Check out America’s favorite sports car… More →

This masterpiece is a perfect combination of classic Bentley and modern technology. Promising luxury and performance, the Bentley Continental GT will not disappoint. Uncover the secrets to… More →

Ettore Bugatti has created some of the finest hand-built cars for the roads around the world. The Bugatti Veyron’s sleek design is meant to enhance its powerful performance. Ride along with… More →

Start your Dodge Viper SRT engines! As one of the most powerful engines on the planet, your automotive emotions will reach a new high with this car. Learn about this successful car brand in… More →