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This beautiful big book format can be enjoyed in the classroom and read as a group.
Crash! Roar! Thump!
A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids that takes the reader through all the stages of making a road - from planning to construction to driving on the finished road.
Every child fascinated by construction sites and big trucks will love the rhythmic text and bright illustrations.
NZ Post Childrens Book Awards, Picture Book Winner 2009.

Crash! Roar! Thump! A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids that takes the reader through all the stages of making a road - from planning to construction to driving on the finished road. Every child fascinated by construction sites and big trucks will love the rhythmic text and bright illustrations. NZ Post Childrens Book Awards, Picture Book Winner 2009.

From ancient Sumeria to the concept cars of tomorrow, this title provides a perfect introduction to the vehicles and journeys that have shaped history. The book features a clear, concise text, full colour illustrations and humorous drawings, which will help to engage even the most reluctant of readers. A complete glossary and index make this title ideal for both use at home and at school. It is an ideal text for shared and guided reading for Key Stage 2 pupils. It helps to achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14

As New Zealand developed into a nation, so did its infrastructure. This title highlights the first roads and railways built in New Zealand then follows the progress of the Public Works schemes as the demand for better access and linkage throughout the country increased due to farming, forestry and population growth.

Taking Flight - discover how wings and moving air affect lift and direct flight. Revving Up - The class heads into the Magic School Bus's fuel tank and learns how engines work. Approximately 50 minutes

Educational photocopiable.

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From diggers to loaders, learn how these big building machines work and why we use them. An activity page helps test children’s learning in a fun way.

Start your engines and get into the driving seat with this fact-packed guide to the biggest and best machines around. From fast cars and monster trucks to superbikes and tractors, this book of facts features everything you need to know about machines.

An excellent new range of non-fiction reading books for older RELUCTANT READERS. Launching with 12 titles this summer, CLASH offers older students subjects they love, edgy, cool designs that will appeal to teenagers, dramatic imagery, and fact-packed, accessible text expertly levelled for older readers with reading ages of between 7 and 8 years. What it

CLASH offers older students subjects they love, edgy, cool designs that will appeal to teenagers, dramatic imagery, and fact-packed, accessible text expertly levelled for older readers with reading ages of between 7 and 8 years. Learn about the history of Formula One racing, and the amazing advances that have been made in aerodynamics and safety. What does it take to be part of a Formula One winning crew? What

An excellent new range of non-fiction reading books for older RELUCTANT READERS. Launching with 12 titles this summer, CLASH offers older students subjects they love, edgy, cool designs that will appeal to teenagers, dramatic imagery, and fact-packed, accessible text expertly levelled for older readers with reading ages of between 7 and 8 years. What is Nascar racing? Where would you race in a Nascar Championship? Includes information on racing circuits and drivers, the cars of the future and how to become a Nascar driver.

Based on the "Book Bands for Guided Reading - Purple Level", this is a non-fiction reader filled with vehicle and machine information and photos.

From the fastest motorbike in the world to the biggest plane in the skies, this series introduces readers to a fantastic array of vehicles and the jobs they do. Each double-page spread focuses on just one vehicle.

Planes, boats, cars, carriages and more appear in this brightly colored picture book that introduces different forms of transportation. With Stella Blackstones rhyming text and Max Grover's kid-friendly art, this book is sure to be an instant favorite with young readers who are always on-the-go!

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With a bold design, big pictures, and essential facts and figures, this bright, fun series will become a favorite for young readers. QEB First Book Of ... presents popular topics with easy text and hands-on activities.

Fold-out diagrams and other stunning visuals, alongside text written by experts make this a standout series about construction equipment