Cars & Trucks

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Electric Cars: A First Look

From the Series Read about Vehicles (Read for a Better World ™)

Electric cars are different than most cars because you have to plug them in to make them go. Full-color photographs and easy text help young readers understand how these electrifying vehicles work. Read More →

  • Lexile: 350
  • Dewey: 629.22/93
  • Copyright: 2024

Electric Cars: Book 28

From the Series Sustainability

This simple informational text introduces students to electric cars. Bright photos show different charging stations, including the home station to reflect accessibility. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023
6 titles

Extreme Speed (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Extreme Speed (Lerner ™ Sports)

Start your engines and see what it takes to win in racing sports—from motorcycle racing to Formula 1. Each adrenaline-fueled title describes what it's like on the track, what speeds the… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $175.92
  • Your Price: $131.94
  • 6 titles
6 titles

Extreme Speed (Lerner ™ Sports) — Paperback Set

From the Series Extreme Speed (Lerner ™ Sports)

Start your engines and see what it takes to win in racing sports—from motorcycle racing to Formula 1. Each adrenaline-fueled title describes what it's like on the track, what speeds the… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $53.94
  • Your Price: $51.24
  • 6 titles

Fire Trucks

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Bright red fire trucks with flashing lights and noisy sirens carry firemen, hoses, ladders, and more to fight fires. Find out how they work and what types of jobs they do. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 628.9'259
  • Copyright: 2003

Fire Trucks: A First Look

From the Series Read about Vehicles (Read for a Better World ™)

Fire trucks carry tools that help firefighters save people and put out fires. Leveled text and exciting photographs let readers experience firefighting up close. Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • Dewey: 629.225
  • Copyright: 2024

Fire Trucks on the Go

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how fire trucks work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • ATOS: 1.5
  • Dewey: 628.9/259
  • Copyright: 2018

Fire Trucks on the Move

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom

Hear the loud sirens. See the flashing lights. This fire truck is on the move! What kind of gear do firefighters keep in their trucks? And how do the trucks help firefighters battle fires?… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 628.9'259
  • Copyright: 2011

First Cars

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 2

Did you know that there were no cars in the world until about 150 years ago? People rode in carriages pulled by strong horses. Then clever inventors found some ways to make carriages that… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008

Formula One Race Cars: A First Look

From the Series Read about Vehicles (Read for a Better World ™)

Formula One race cars are built to be fast and small, zooming around the track at high speeds. Thrilling photographs and easy text help readers understand how these race cars are different… Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • Dewey: 629.228/5
  • Copyright: 2024

Formula One Race Cars on the Move

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom

Its engine roars. Its tires squeal. This Formula One race car is on the move! What are Formula One race cars? And who builds these amazing autos? Read this book to find out! Learn all about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 796.72
  • Copyright: 2011

From Iron to Car

From the Series Start to Finish, Second Series

How does iron turn into a brand-new car? Follow each step in the production cycle—from digging up iron ore to hitting the road—in this fascinating book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 629.2'3
  • Copyright: 2013
Fall 2024

Garbage Collectors: A First Look

From the Series Read about Community Helpers (Read for a Better World ™)

Young readers will love being able to ride along with garbage collectors in this fun text. Engaging photographs help learners understand where our trash goes and why these workers are so… Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • Dewey: 628.4/42023
  • Copyright: 2025

Garbage Trucks

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Garbage trucks can weigh as much as five elephants. They can pick up garbage from 400 to 500 houses before they are full. That’s a lot of trash! Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 628.4'42
  • Copyright: 2005

Garbage Trucks on the Go

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how garbage trucks work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 628.4/42
  • Copyright: 2018

How Do Big Rigs Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But do you know how much weight these trucks can pull? Or how drivers stop these giant vehicles? Young readers will love this in-depth yet… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 629.224
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Fire Trucks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. But what are some different kinds of fire trucks? And what special equipment do they use Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 628.9/259
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 629.228
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Monster Trucks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.223'2
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Tanks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 623.74'752
  • Copyright: 2016

Ice Road Truckers

From the Series Dangerous Jobs (UpDog Books ™)

Without ice road truckers, people in the coldest regions of the world wouldn't be able to survive. These trucks bring the food, fuel, and other necessary supplies to very isolated… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 629.28/44
  • Copyright: 2023

Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride: America's First Cross-Country Automobile Trip

Dr. Horatio Jackson wasn’t necessarily a betting man. But in 1903, he overheard a stranger saying that it was just not possible to drive across the United States in one of those unreliable,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 917.3
  • Copyright: 2009

Let's Look at Emergency Vehicles

From the Series Mini Mechanics

This roundup of emergency vehicles not only covers ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars, but also fireboats, lifeboats, search-and-rescue helicopters, and more. Mini Mechanics introduce… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 629.225
  • Copyright: 2020

Let's Look at Trucks and Tractors

From the Series Mini Mechanics

From tractors pulling plows in fields to big rigs hauling trailers across the country, readers will learn about fascinating vehicles designed to do big jobs. Mini Mechanics characters point… Read More →

  • Lexile: 660
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 629.224
  • Copyright: 2020