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100 1 _aElting, Mary,
_d1906-2005
245 1 0 _aMachines at Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-03
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMachinery -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aRoth, Lászlo
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55482
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