Frank Carlson Library

"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to graders. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. "--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to concrete mixers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

When Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne, lose their jobs to the gasoline, electric, and diesel motor shovels, they find a new opportunity in a very surprising place. Mike proves that, although dated, his steam shovel is still useful.

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present cranes"--

"Discusses the invention of the John Deere plow and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--

"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to backhoes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let's hear it for firefighters!

Pulleys are simple machines used to lift and move loads. Builders use pulley systems to lift tools or materials. Elevators use pulleys to move up and down. Kids will learn how pulleys make work easier and how they are often part of complex machines.

Levers are simple machines that make work easier. There are three different classes of levers. Students will learn what levers are, how the classes of levers differ, and how the construction of levers makes work easier.