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    Big Rigs: A First Look
    Big Rigs: A First Look
    Big Rigs: A First Look
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    Big Rigs: A First Look

    By Percy Leed

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    Big rigs can have eighteen wheels, sometimes more! With all the goods they carry around, they have to be big. Full-color photographs and leveled text give readers a peek inside these huge vehicles.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2023
    ISBN9781728499642
    Big Rigs: A First Look
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    Percy Leed

    Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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