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Crane - Machines at Work

Fleur Star

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Crane - Machines at Work

by Fleur Star   |  Ages 5-8
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Crane - Machines at Work
Crane - Machines at Work

Machinery and humanity intertwining in construction ballet.

If you're fascinated by the giants of construction sites, "Crane - Machines at Work" will lift your spirits and knowledge to new heights. It's a book that not only educates about the myriad tasks these machines perform but also humanizes the experience by introducing the dedicated individuals operating them. It's an excellent choice for anyone with a curiosity about how we build the structures around us.

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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Crane - Machines at Work

by Fleur Star   |  Ages 5-8
Save up to 51%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.09  

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ISBN: 9780756612719
Author: Fleur Star
Publisher: Dk Pub
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Young Readers, Picture Books
Related Topics: Animals, Adventure, Nature, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 1 readers)

Description

Explaining how vehicles help people on farms, construction sites, and other busy places, each of these books answers questions with bright, interesting photographs of machines in different situations to explain how they work and what they do.
 

Machinery and humanity intertwining in construction ballet.

If you're fascinated by the giants of construction sites, "Crane - Machines at Work" will lift your spirits and knowledge to new heights. It's a book that not only educates about the myriad tasks these machines perform but also humanizes the experience by introducing the dedicated individuals operating them. It's an excellent choice for anyone with a curiosity about how we build the structures around us.

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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