Machines at Work by Mary Elting
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"Machines at Work" by Mary Elting is an illustrated children's book written in the early 1950s. This informative publication delves into the various types of machines used in different industries, showcasing how these machines enhance human labor by making difficult tasks easier and quicker. The book provides a fascinating insight into the working world of machines, focusing on their function, the jobs they perform, and the advancements they represent. The narrative introduces
readers to a wide range of machines, from giant shovels and overhead cranes to tractors and cotton pickers, highlighting their specific roles in agriculture, construction, and industry. The author explains the mechanics behind each machine in accessible language, supplemented by vivid illustrations that depict the machines in action. Through the adventures of characters like farmer Dan and construction worker Charlie, readers learn how these innovations have revolutionized tasks such as farming, building, and transporting goods. Ultimately, the book celebrates not only the machines themselves but also the creative minds behind their invention, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of humans in the world of technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Elting, Mary, 1906-2005 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Roth, Lászlo |
| LoC No. | 53006239 |
| Title | Machines at Work |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Machinery -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55482 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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