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    Highways
    Highways
    Highways
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    Highways

    By Chris Bowman

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    Drivers who need to quickly get from one place to another use highways! In this title for emergent readers, the construction, materials, and science of highways are presented in a straightforward way with simple text, crisp photos, and engaging special features.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBellwether Media
    Release dateAug 1, 2018
    ISBN9781681035642
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