Frank Carlson Library

Examines different kinds of fire engines and equipment, depicting how they work and what they do.

Brief text and illustrations enumerate several animals that help humans, including guide dogs, camels, elephants, bees, and donkeys.

Briefly describes the parts of a concrete mixer and how it works.

A brief introduction to rescue helicopters, what they do, and how they work.

Describes how a mechanic repairs a car so that it will work properly and get you where you want to go.

Describes the parts of plows, how they work, and what they do.

Simple text and color photos describe a military helicopter, explaining what each of its parts are and showing them up close.

Simple text teaches readers the basics of BMX bikes and bike riding, the bikes' origins, mechanics, and basic safety precautions when riding them. The huge wheels, powerful engines, and loud noises of working machines seem to entrance children for hours. Now young students can pore over color photos as they learn about their favorite machines--inside and out. Each book builds vocabulary as it describes in simple language the basics of a machine: what...

This book follows a child care worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.

Explains what farmers do during a typical day.