From pistons to trash compactors, learn all about the science and technologies that help trucks haul heavy loads. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers. Plus, bolded glossary terms and a key stats section make it easy to zoom in and learn more.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to pickup trucks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Introduces the functions and parts of dump trucks.

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a monster truck and experience what it is like to race, crush cars, and do tricks. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author. Step inside the world of monster truck racing : feel the excitement, learn the history and race...

Describes and illustrates various forms of truck racing and related events, including NASCAR truck racing, monster truck racing, and car crushing events.

"Find out about all kinds of trucks and what they do -- from forklifts to fire trucks and more."--

Simple text and color illustrations describe what forklifts do, how they are loaded, and how drivers make them move.

"Learn about some of the most iconic pickup trucks on the road with the All about Trucks series"--

A child names many of his favorite trucks and each one's most notable characteristic.

What do dump trucks carry? How do they dump their loads? Who drives dump trucks? Learn all about these awesome trucks in this book. --Publisher's description.