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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies
From steam engine to spaceship, tractor to tandem, take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of transportation! Travel back in time and explore the first bikes, cars, trains, and planes. Then discover shiny new modes of transport and explore the amazing ways machines transport us around today. Packed with lively illustrations and fun facts, plus a free fold-out poster, this delightful, informative picture book will be a brilliant addition to any bookshelf.
Buckle up and take off to learn all about flying! Amazing
Aeroplanes follows the animal crew as they become pilots, baggage
handlers and air stewards. Each page is filled with details that
machine-mad kids will love: the check-in desks, the flight-control
tower, the landing gear and much more! This book is perfect for
budding pilots or happy holidaymakers! From aeroplanes to fire
engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is
the perfect way for preschoolers to learn about all sorts of
vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it
can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine
to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love
getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature
throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced
adventures! There is also a page at the back of each book that
features an amazing, annotated machine to teach kids all of the
different vehicle parts. The Amazing Machines series is celebrating
its twentieth anniversary in 2017 - the perfect opportunity to
introduce a whole new generation of mini machine-lovers to these
fantastic books!
From tugs to tankers, and kayaks to container ships, there's much
to see and learn about the vessels that travel from the Golden Gate
Bridge through San Francisco Bay. San Francisco Boats on the Bay: A
Voyage in Riddles is filled with fascinating stories, facts, and
questions about twenty-four boats and ships seen in these waters.
Through challenging riddles and photos, readers are given clues to
help them identify each vessel. Add to this the vocabulary of
mariners, mooring locations and boat-related creative activities,
and it's full steam ahead into a colorful world of nautical
wonders. Written for children, ages 5 to 12, San Francisco Boats on
the Bay will spark the curiosity, imagination and critical thinking
of children of all ages.
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