I Truck
A Big Rig's Epic Trip
From the Series On the Move
Hit the open road with I Truck: A Big Rig’s Epic Trip—an action-packed picture book that celebrates the power, purpose, and adventure of trucking across America.
From sunrise to snowstorm, readers climb into the driver’s seat alongside a skilled trucker and her loyal pup as they journey from coast to coast. With rumbling engines, roaring highways, and towering loads of cargo, this story reveals how big rigs deliver the goods that keep neighborhoods and industries running—everything from toys to tools and supplies. Along the way, the driver encounters other trucks, navigates mountain passes, and shows the teamwork and grit behind every successful haul.
Perfect for classrooms, STEM programs, or families connected to the trucking, energy, or logistics industries, this book highlights how truckers keep the economy and everyday life in motion.
Key Features:
- Engaging story that follows a cross-country trucking adventure
- Highlights the vital role of trucks in global logistics and supply chains
- Features a female driver and her canine co-pilot—promoting diversity in STEM and transportation fields
- Encourages curiosity about engineering, geography, and problem-solving
- Perfect companion to I Ship and I Fuel for exploring how the world stays connected
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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979-8-7656-1982-7
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$19.99 | |
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979-8-7656-8245-6
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$24.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2025-10-07 |
Author: Kelly Rice Schmitt
Kelly Rice Schmitt is an author of STEAM children’s literature. She holds a BBA in finance and Chinese from the University of Notre Dame and is an advocate for girls in STEM, business, and other fields with gender gaps. She can be found in North Carolina helping other traders grow their businesses, writing for children, and exploring, singing, and creating with her husband and young children.
Illustrator: Jam Dong
Jam Dong was born in Shanghai, China. She has an MA degree of moving image from the University of Arts London and graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2021 with an MFA in illustration practice. She likes to use bright colors and simple shapes to build the imaginary world inside her mind. The beauty of nature provides her with inspiration all the time. She is a freelance illustrator based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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On the Move
Take readers on unique transportation journeys—narrated by vehicles and even by fuel itself! First-person points of view provide intriguing perspectives on the vital roles that vehicles and fuel play in our lives and in the global economy. Rich back matter provides more detail on the… View available downloads →
Reviews
Booklist
“The illustrations, featuring bold colors, watercolor, and collage, present clear images perfect for conveying concepts to young readers. . . Kids enamored with large vehicles will revel in the facts and details worked into the text and illustrations, neither of which gets bogged down by its educational load. . . Expect this big rig to rack up serious circulation miles.”—starred, Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“An enticing tale of hitting the road that will hit the spot for transportation lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews
