Book Series · 7 Books

Machines at Work Books

In order from Building a Road to A Train's Day.

The Machines at Work series is a set of 7 picture books by Henry Arthur Pluckrose, published between 1998 and 2023. Written for ages 0–12, most books run about 25 pages.

Building a Road
Ambulances
Dump Trucks
Ships
Police Cars
A Fire Truck's Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Building a Road
Sale price
$2100
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

Building a Road

Discover the machines and steps behind road construction.

29 pages· 307 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Library Binding
Summary: Explore the fascinating world of road construction through vivid photographs and drawings. Uncover the intricate process and powerful machines that transform landscapes, raising questions about technology's role in shaping our environment.
The complete set

Machines at Work Series

7 books · Published 1998–2023

Sale price
$2100

Building a Road

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

Discover the machines and steps behind road construction.

Sale price
$3136

Ambulances

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

Discover the secrets of an ambulance and its crew.

Sale price
$3279

Dump Trucks

Picture Book · Ages 0–7 · 2007

Discover the secrets of dump trucks and their mighty loads.

Sale price
$2564

Ships

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Discover how ships transport goods and people.

Sale price
$2564

Police Cars

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Discover how police cars aid officers in their vital duties.

Sale price
$2560

A Fire Truck's Day

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

Follow a fire truck's busy day from alarms to clean-up.

Sale price
$2845

A Train's Day

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Discover the secrets of freight trains and their fascinating journeys.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Machines at Work series?

There are 7 books in the Machines at Work series. It began with Building a Road in 1998, and the newest book, A Train's Day, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Machines at Work books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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