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By Watty Piper. 1976
By Nancy E. Shaw. 1986
By Kristin L. Nelson. 2011
It races through mud. It glides through the air. This monster truck is on the move! What makes monster trucks…
different from other trucks? And what kinds of cool tricks can these trucks do? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
By Marne Ventura. 2020
By Alicia Z. Klepeis. 2020
Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding…
across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving cars to jet packs, readers will discover exciting new ways they may get around in the future.
By Lindsay Shaffer. 2021
Look both ways before you cross the street! A bus, car, or tuk tuk might be whizzing by! Find out…
how people around the world get around in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.
By Tammy Gagne. 2021
The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this…
invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric race cars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles!
By Andrew Solway. 2013
We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and…
the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way new ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way we travel, and will so do in the future.
By Nancy Dickmann. 2021
A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars…
are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!
By Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey. 2021
The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home…
and family. Off a small island, an old boat sets sail and a young boy finds home. Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey’s newest picture book is a masterfully crafted celebration of the natural world and tribute to the families we make and the homes that we nurture.
By Todd Parr. 2019
From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks…
help people and have fun. Some trucks help on the farm. Some trucks help in the city. Some cars like to drive in the snow. And some cars like to drive to the beach. All cars and trucks LOVE to be on the ROAD!Todd Parr brings his trademark bright colors and bold lines to his new book about cars, trucks, and the occasional bus. In a fun collection of silly images, Todd explores all of the ways vehicles have an impact on our daily lives, while weaving in messages about positivity, the environment, and safety. Readers will laugh along with the whole four-wheeled gang!
By Eda Kaban, Steve Goetz. 2016
Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a...TRUCK?! With a DIG DIG here and a…
SCOOP SCOOP there, this classic folk song just got revved up! Beloved machines—the excavator, dump truck, bulldozer, and more—will have the vehicle-obsessed of all ages reading and singing along. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
By Chanh Ngoc Truong, Francesco Frangioja. 2019
Countless hours of LEGO® fun for both novices and seasoned enthusiasts! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and full-color photos show how to…
use LEGO® bricks to create a fleet of emergency and heavy-duty vehicles, including a police helicopter, a fire tanker truck, an ambulance, a SWAT team truck, and dozens of others. Each model features a "pieces required" list to ensure that builders have the right equipment on hand.
By Kevin Lewis. 1999
Come along for the ride as a busy toy locomotive makes its rounds through a bustling playroom. Featuring rhyming couplets…
and bright, bold illustrations, this story is sure to be a hit with young train lovers.
By Laszlo Matulay, Felix Sutton. 2013
On a blustery afternoon in 1902, Jimmy and Clara Blair observe a strange kite in the North Carolina sky over…
Kitty Hawk Peninsula. They soon meet the kite's flyers, a pair of bicycle mechanics from Ohio named Orville and Wilbur Wright, and assist the inventors in realizing their dream of human flight.The We Were There series brings history to life for young readers with engaging, action-packed entertainment. These illustrated tales combine fictional and real-life characters in settings of landmark events from the past. All of the books are reviewed for accuracy and approved by expert historical consultants.
By Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey. 2020
A young girl turns her imagination into action in this beautifully crafted and intricately designed debut picture book. When is…
an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family’s young daughter. After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting in the weeds, it’s time for the girl to roll up her sleeves. Soon she is running her own busy farm, and in the midst of all the repairing and restoring, it may be time to bring her faithful childhood companion back to life. With an eye-catching retro design and cleverly nuanced illustrations, The Old Truck celebrates the rewards of determination and the value of imagination.
By Ben Joel Price. 2015
In this sequel to Earth Space Moon Base, Monkey, Robot, and Deep-Sea Diver embark on a dangerous underwater quest! The…
jellyfish and spider crabs they encounter are the least of their worries as they search the depths for missing starfish in their bathysphere, the Guppy. Ben Joel Price's cheeky rhymes and limited yet striking palette evoke an enchanting world that will give young readers the explorer's bug!
By Margret Rey. 1998
While on vacation, George and the man with the yellow hat stop to see Mt. Rushmore. There's no time to…
take a helicopter ride for a close-up view - the hot air balloon races are about to start! Whisked up and away at the races, a surprised George gets a close-up view of the presidents after all. The adventures of Curious George continue in an all-new series beginning in fall 1998 with eight new stories. Written and illustrated in the style of Margret and H. A. Rey, the books will appear in paperback (8 x 8") and hardcover editions and will feature the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of HMI's Curious George CD-ROMs.
By Dave Mottram, Sharon Chriscoe. 2018
For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes an exciting new bedtime story about a brave little fire truck. A…
fire truck has had a big day of putting out fires and saving kittens, and now it's time to sleep. After making sure all is quiet and safe, he rolls back into the station for a shower, swishes and swigs a bedtime refreshment, and settles in with a bedtime story. But a hero's job is never done, and the fire truck dreams of taming a ferocious campfire and celebrating the end of his exciting day with s'mores!This delightful book about a heroic fire truck preparing for bed will be a favorite for any fan of fire trucks and everyday heroes. As always, Sharon Chriscoe lulls the reader with her witty and gentle rhyming verse, accompanied by Dave Mottram's charming illustrations. Fire Truck Dreams is certain to bring joy to any bedtime routine.
By Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark. 1997
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is determined to ride his bike without training wheels, and he can’t understand why…
it seems so easy for his friends—or why it’s so hard for him.