Describes the parts, workings, and purposes of garbage trucks, explaining why they are important machines.

Clank! A crane drops a steel beam on top of a skyscraper! Find out more about wrecking balls, heavy loads, and other things a crane might lift.

Whirr! A concrete mixer's drum spins round and round! Learn more about why these big machines never stop moving.

Chug! Chug! A tractor rumbles across a corn field! Find out about the many jobs a tractor can do, and learn about where they are important.

How do you steer a fire truck? Are all fire trucks alike? Get the basics on these very important rescue machines! --Publisher's description.

Zoom! A huge plane is flying overhead! Learn more about the different types of airplanes, from passenger jets to cargo planes.

"These fabulous books are a must for any young reader with an interest in vehicles and machines. Each book is filled with amazing machines, fun facts, jokes, and age-appropriate text in colorful boxes. This book takes a close look at machines that can float including cruise ships, hovercraft, and ice-breakers. Find out which floating machine is the mightiest of them all!--

Describes the parts of a grader, how it works, and the work it does at a construction site.

From frantic fire trucks zooming down the street to superfast police bikes racing to an accident, emergency vehicles are essential in helping people in danger. In this fantastic picture book, readers race alongside emergency vehicles as they help rescue people in need. Bright, busy photographs and accessible language make it a fun reading experience for beginning readers. Playful rhyming text makes this title a perfect choice for adults and children...

"Harvester and Water Sprayer join Tractor as they complete their daily tasks on the farm." -- Publisher's website.