Book Series · 7 Books

Machines at Work Books

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

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

By Henry Arthur Pluckrose, Teri Gower (Illustrator)

Discover the machines and steps behind road construction.

29 pages· 307 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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

Building a Road
Sale price
$2100

Building a Road

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

Discover the machines and steps behind road construction.

Ambulances
Sale price
$3136

Ambulances

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

Discover the secrets of an ambulance and its crew.

Dump Trucks
Sale price
$3279

Dump Trucks

Picture Book · Ages 0–7 · 2007

Discover the secrets of dump trucks and their mighty loads.

Ships
Sale price
$2564

Ships

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Discover how ships transport goods and people.

Police Cars
Sale price
$2564

Police Cars

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Discover how police cars aid officers in their vital duties.

A Fire Truck's Day
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.

A Train's Day
Sale price
$2845

A Train's Day

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Discover the secrets of freight trains and their fascinating journeys.

Good to know

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Machines at Work to life.

01

Henry Arthur Pluckrose

Author
02

Cynthia Fitterer Klingel

Author
03

Gary M. Amoroso

Author
04

Cynthia Roberts

Author
05

Cari Meister

Author
06

Allan Morey

Author
07

Lily Schell

Author
08

Teri Gower

Illustrator

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