Machines

Machines at Work
$17.99
My little one loves this book of "sheens". He calls out the opening page's statement "Hey, you guys!" and can identify every one of the construction vehicles in the book. Like all Barton's books, it is simple, clear, direct and easy to follow. And like all his books, it shows all types of people doing these construction jobs: black, white, male, female. Subtle statements of equality (see, Planes and Trains, each of which feature women and minorities in prominent jobs like pilots and businessmen) and opportunity abound.

Good stuff for the little one to learn, even if he just likes looking at the big trucks.

Incredible Machines
$14.95
Incredible Machines gives kids an amazing behind-the-scenes look at more than 300 of the world¡Çs most marvelous machines, including insanely fast drag racers, superliners like the Queen Elizabeth 2, the International Space Station, and gigantic diggers. Inside, engaging text, awesome graphics, and hundreds of dynamic photographs illustrate how these machines work and what jobs they do. Plus, large foldout diagrams give kids a real sense of the technology behind the action. Filled with adrenaline, young readers need never be bored again!

Simple Machines (Starting with Science)
$6.95
Activies in this book help students learn the different types of simple machines. It was especially helpful for those students who mainly learn through hands on experiences.

Big Board First 100 Machines (Bright Baby)
$8.95
I bought this for my 18 month old son who cannot put it down. He has us 'read' it to him at least three times a day. I like the fact it has pictures of every common machine as well as those that aren't so frequently seen. I highly recommend it.