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Locomotive
Par Brian Floca. 2013
Illustrates what it was like to ride from Omaha to Sacramento on the new cross-country railroad in the mid-1800s. Describes…
the sounds of the engine, the work of the crew, and the changing scenery. Caldecott Medal. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2013LEGO® Action Vehicles: Police Helicopter, Fire Truck, Ambulance, and More
Par Chanh Ngoc Truong, Francesco Frangioja. 2019
Countless hours of LEGO® fun for both novices and seasoned enthusiasts! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and full-color photos show how to…
use LEGO® bricks to create a fleet of emergency and heavy-duty vehicles, including a police helicopter, a fire tanker truck, an ambulance, a SWAT team truck, and dozens of others. Each model features a "pieces required" list to ensure that builders have the right equipment on hand.Transportation (The Impact of Environmentalism)
Par Andrew Solway. 2013
We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and…
the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way new ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way we travel, and will so do in the future.Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets (Andy Warner's Oddball Histories)
Par Andy Warner. 2021
The bestselling author of Brief History of Everyday Objects explores the animals we love, the ones we make use of,…
and the ones that make use of us in this hilarious, informative mix of storytelling and factbook.Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valor? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature in space? Did you know that there is an island in Japan entirely overrun by bunnies? And -- for a brief time -- rats adorned with ribbons were a popular lap pet in upper-class London? In Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets, you can find out more than you ever thought possible about creatures both cute and weird, both large and small, while discovering new stories about human history from the perspective of our animal companions. Did you know that bees communicate with each other using special dances? Or that a popular anime called Rascal the Racoon may be largely responsible for Japan's huge raccoon population? Packed with incredible facts and charming stories like these, this is the perfect book for curious readers.Some Kids Use Wheelchairs: A 4d Book (Understanding Differences)
Par Lola M. Schaefer. 2001
Pedal It!: How Bicycles are Changing the World (Orca Footprints #2)
Par Michelle Mulder. 2013
Pedal It! celebrates the humble bicycle and shows you why and how bikes can make the world a better place…
From the very first boneshakers to the sleek racing bikes of today, from handlebars to spokes to gear sprockets, bicycles have continued to capture our collective fascination. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, but they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded city—fast! Informative but not didactic, Pedal It! encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling.