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Big Machines - Read It Yourself With Ladybird: Level 2

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 5-7
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Big Machines - Read It Yourself With Ladybird: Level 2
Big Machines - Read It Yourself With Ladybird: Level 2

Engaging introduction to awe-inspiring machinery.

If your little one's eyes light up at the sight of a digger or bulldozer, this book is a delightful way to nurture that fascination while encouraging their reading skills. 'Big Machines' offers a blend of simple vocab and repetition that builds confidence in early readers. Plus, it's not just a story; the additional facts and picture glossary turn it into a miniature reference guide that they'll come back to, absorbing new information each time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Big Machines - Read It Yourself With Ladybird: Level 2

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 5-7
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780723295099
Authors: Ladybird Books
Publisher: Ladybird
Date of Publication: 2015-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Educational, Early Readers
Related Topics: Guided Reading, Reference, Level 2 (Beginning Reading), Science & Nature
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 7 readers)
 

Engaging introduction to awe-inspiring machinery.

If your little one's eyes light up at the sight of a digger or bulldozer, this book is a delightful way to nurture that fascination while encouraging their reading skills. 'Big Machines' offers a blend of simple vocab and repetition that builds confidence in early readers. Plus, it's not just a story; the additional facts and picture glossary turn it into a miniature reference guide that they'll come back to, absorbing new information each time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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