Sally Sutton's tribute to the big machines that tear things down is now available as a Spanish-language board book.
From the huge crane with a swinging ball to the toothy jaws that ram the walls, this rambunctious demolition, reverberating with sound words, is guaranteed to have small kids rapt. Bright spreads showcase the gargantuan machines in all their glory.

Viking ships, Roman triremes, tugboats, freighters, cruise ships, and more feature in this book that educates children on the history--and possible future--of maritime activity. The book also provides information on the history of ports, their importance to society, and the commercial activities that take place there, as well as on famous shipwrecks and lighthouses throughout history. Children will have fun searching for hidden objects in the pages of this educational book.
"Barcos vikingos, trirremes romanos, remolcadores, cargueros, cruceros y mas se incluyen en este libro que educa a los ninos sobre la historia--y el posible futuro--de la actividad maritima. El libro tambien provee informacion sobre la historia de los puertos, su importancia a la sociedad y las actividades comerciales que se llevan a cabo alli, asi como sobre naufragos famosos y faros a lo largo de la historia. Los ninos disfrutaran buscando los objetos ocultos en las paginas de este libro didactico."

A complete source of information on various types of transport like cars, trucks, sea transport, air transport and land transport has been given in this category. It is enjoyable as well as educative.

This fun new book features the trucks kids idolize, from pickups to big rigs. Amazing photographs show different types of trucks, including Aussie road trains, tankers, rescue, and construction trucks, and explains what they were built to do. A brief look at the past reveals how trucks evolved from simple, steam-powered vehicles to the large, commercial, load-bearing vehicles of today. Other topics include - the components of a truck, including heavy-duty suspension, multiple wheels, and transmission systems - monster trucks - truck racing, including Super Truck and NASCAR's Craftsman Truck series - pickup and off-road trucks - waste management trucks, including garbage and recycling - hot rod trucks - emergency trucks, such as ambulance and fire trucks

This title introduces readers to rally car racing, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the event's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

This informative title examines how transportation contributes to climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

This book reveals the fascinating history of cars, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

This book introduces readers to the world's fastest motorcycles, highlighting record-setting motorcycles from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

The perfect activity book for train journeys! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 train journey sights to find. From information and departure boards to electrification and other trains, they'll learn all about train travel along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more fun check out i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443).

Harry Ferguson was an engineering genius. His ability to visualise and build a new system that changed the role of the tractor on the farm, changed farming around the world. The system in use today is still the same system he developed, all those years ago and this book tells how he saved countless farmers lives. We also read how the design changed the way tractors are used on farms. We hear about the effect on the 1930's Wall St crash ans the need for the tractor and how the little grey Fergie saved an Australian town. The story then tells us about a Danish company that has made the tractor a media star. Harry Ferguson and his tractor, changed the world.

This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of stock cars. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.