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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies
It's a fight to the finish line! Which racing car will get there
first? Some racing cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have
thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on mud tracks, while others
race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in
common... speed! Young readers will find out about the types of
racing cars, their main parts and why fans crowd racing tracks
around the world to see them go!
It's a fight to the finish line! Which racing car will get there
first? Some racing cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have
thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on mud tracks, while others
race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in
common... speed! Young readers will find out about the types of
racing cars, their main parts and why fans crowd racing tracks
around the world to see them go!
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Bulldozers
(Paperback)
Aaron Frisch
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R242
R224
Discovery Miles 2 240
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Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to exotic animals and
familiar construction vehicles, using a friendly voice and
educational text crafted for the youngest of readers. Dynamic
photos depict the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of animals and
the parts, operation, and roles of machines.
From the excitement of arrival to the wonder of taking off -- a picture book that captures in joyous and powerful images all the magic of an airport.
A fun-packed activity book filled with cars, buses, lorries,
monster trucks, and so much more. This book is bursting with
puzzles, quizzes and drawing activities. All you need to complete
the activities are a pen and some colouring pencils, so it's
perfect for on-the-go - you can travel with it anywhere! There are
almost 40 original activities to be completed inside, including:
Design a poster for a monster truck rally Complete a
colour-by-numbers Sketch a super-cool sports car Play
spot-the-difference in a mechanic's garage Solve a lorry park
sudoku Find the way home in a road maze The perfect companion for a
long and short journeys and road trip holidays, this book will keep
you busy for hours! In the Car Activity Book is a fun gift for all
young readers who love cars and vehicles.
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Harbor Bound
(Hardcover)
Catherine Bailey; Illustrated by Ellen Shi
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R403
Discovery Miles 4 030
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In this series, you get behind the wheel of vehicles that rule!
Discover just what machines can do, and take a look at what makes
them work. Machines Rule: Space takes a close look at all the
exciting machines that make space travel possible, from satellites
to space suits.
In a book that is as intriguing as it is useful and entertaining,
we follow a family on its way through the complexities of a modern
day airport. From checking bags and watching them disappear on the
mysterious conveyer belt, to security clearance and a seemingly
endless wait at the gate to finally being airborne. But wait!
There's more! The youngest family member's sock monkey has gone
missing. Follow it at the bottom of the page as it makes a journey
as memorable as that of the humans above.
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Emergency
(Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Tiago Americo
1
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R195
Discovery Miles 1 950
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Campbell Books are coming to the rescue in My First Touch and Find:
Emergency. Lift the giant flaps to reveal the touchy-feely
emergency vehicles and lots of exciting textures. Feel the bumpy
tyres of a police car, the rubbery hull of a coastguard's boat and
a smooth and shiny ambulance! Bright and friendly illustrations
from Tiago Americo bring the scenes to life and, with something to
spot or count on every page, each colourful book in the My First
Touch and Find series provides lots of fun for older babies and
toddlers. Also available in this tactile series: Dinosaurs, Park,
Farm, Zoo, Sea, London, Jungle, Christmas, Baby Animals, Beach and
Things That Go.
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 vehicles to find. From trucks and cars to police motorbikes and
caravans, they'll learn all about things that go. 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 on the road check
out i-SPY Cars (ISBN 9780008386504).
Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers.
They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel
between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or
electricity. Trains takes readers on a journey through history and
across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway. You
can see how train travel has developed through history - from
simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond. You can
build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles
available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures Electricity Weather The Solar
System The Human Body
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Who Was Henry Ford?
(Paperback)
Michael Burgan, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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R144
Discovery Miles 1 440
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Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford's humble
beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a
manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and
forever changing America and the American workplace. "Who Was Henry
Ford?" details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius
behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American
industry.
Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls?
Get ready to take off and embark on some of the most epic flights in history.
Soar over the Atlantic, travel around the entire world in a hot air balloon, and shoot off into space with the Apollo 11 mission. With stunning photography throughout, the book also includes a chapter on Bear Grylls' incredible adventure paragliding over the Himalayas.
The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This
fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway
industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city
railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the
glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national
rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a
biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his
son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for
anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.
Parker's city is a mess. It's full of traffic and has no sidewalks
or parks. But Parker has a plan! He'll build his own city-with
parks, zoos, transportation, environmental benefits, and more.
Planning a city is a big project, but Parker is up for the
challenge. He has all kinds of ideas about how to create a place
that will benefit everyone. Part of a STEAM career-themed picture
book series, Parker the Planner shows kids they can help create
change in their own communities. Like Parker, they can use their
passion and ideas to make the world a better place. Perfect for
encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and
critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for
success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics. For
grades 1-5. Includes a glossary. The STEAM at Work! series brings
awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to
new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates
different environmental and social issues the characters use their
skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about
the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a
positive difference in their community now and in their future
careers. BONUS: Download free fun activity pages, teaching
materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/parkerlovesplanning.
Copyright (c) Bolton & Menk,Inc.
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