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    Mechanics
    Mechanics
    Mechanics
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    Mechanics

    By Christina Leaf

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    Uh-oh, the car won’t start. Better call a mechanic! Mechanics test, care for, and repair the machines that keep our world running. This informative title helps readers understand the busy world of these community helpers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBellwether Media
    Release dateAug 1, 2018
    ISBN9781681035376
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