Machines at Work-The Child's World
Set of 12 titles
Let's get ready to have fun and learn something new! Whether they stop to stare at an airplane flying overhead or can't take their eyes off a massive digger lifting a boulder out of the ground, children are captivated by big machines at work. Now curious kids can read more about their favorite machines. Each title combines color photos and simple language to teach young readers about the parts of big machines, what they are used for, and how they work. The text is enhanced by interesting sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun activity, sources for additional research, and questions for further reflection.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Dewey Number | 621.8-629.22 |
| Lexile | 480L-550L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | I-L |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Child's World |
|---|---|
| Format | Reinforced book |
| ISBN | F23CHIL04 |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Machines at Work - Children's Bookwatch
A premier publisher of children’s books, The Child’s World has launched ‘Machines at Work’, a new series for kids ages 4-8 showcasing a variety of machines that help to make the world we live in today.
Critique: Each individual library-bound, full-color illustrated, and thoroughly ‘kid friendly’ title provides additional features to aid comprehension including a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Individually or as a complete set, these “Machines at Work” titles are unreservedly recommended for preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for young children.
Editorial Note: The Child’s World is an independent, family-owned company that has been publishing books for schools and libraries since 1968. They strive to create educational books that children will enjoy reading.