Synopsis: Curious George and his friend Allie have so much fun at the local car wash, they decided to build one of their own--for toy cars!. The young inventors assemble picnic tables, mops, tea strainers, and more until they recreate all the stages of the real car wash. This 24-page picture book, based on the Emmy Awardwinning Curious George PBS TV show, includes a bonus activity that encourages readers to listen to--and list--the sounds of their…

Synopsis: A brave tractor farms for freedom in a story inspired by women who acted with courage and strength in American factories and on British farms during World War II.This is our Rosie, stronger than steel.She'll plow all the landwith a turn of her wheel.Built by women in the United States and sent to England to dig and plow alongside female farmers during World War II, Rosie the tractor does whatever is needed to support the war effort. She works…

Synopsis: Build your LEGO(R) library!Welcome to the LEGO(R) City Fire Department! There's a new trainee in town - and he's a little bit clumsy. He can't use the fire hose, or fly the helicopter, but he might have what it takes to save the day.

Synopsis: #1 New York Times Bestselling children's book author Sherri Duskey RinkerA new toddler book and Christmas classic: VROOM and ZOOM into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site!Construction toys and construction joys: The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by building a special gift! But, there's a surprise…

Synopsis: Spend a day at the garage fixing trucks in this funny LEGO(R) City storybook!Eric is spending the day working at his dad's LEGO(R) City garage. He's excited to help fix all the trucks and motorcycles, but there seems to be trouble around every corner! First Eric knocks over a pyramid of tires, then he spills oil all over the floor, and finally he soaks the whole garage with water. Dad wonders if maybe Eric is just too young to be helping out at…

Synopsis: She might be small, but she's got it all—she's Kid McGear, Skid Steer! Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew, and she's eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a steep cliff puts the other trucks in danger, can the new Kid on the site prove she's big enough for even this big, big job? Playful rhyming text from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on…

Synopsis: Can Charles Lindbergh set a world record? Follow America's first superstar pilot in this high-flying Totally True Adventure. In the 1920s, flying was brand new--and very dangerous. A $25,000 prize for the first flight from New York to Paris went unclaimed for years. Many teams tried. And many teams failed. Still, Charles Lindbergh felt he had a shot at the prize. He wasn't famous. He wasn't rich. But he was determined. He'd cross the ocean in…

Synopsis: Each title in this series introduces a different vehicle, explains its use or purpose, and describes its component parts. Headings in the form of a question help prepare readers for a quiz that either asks them to recall information or to guess parts that go with a vehicle shown in the picture.

Synopsis: Facts and images of different kinds of trucks--

Synopsis: Who can resist trucks? They’re loud. They’re complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that’s "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit …

Synopsis: Katy Caboose is tired of being last, and one day a freak accident allows her to realize her dream of peace and solitude. "Bill Peet rides full throttle with a happy storys".--Christian Science Monitor.

Synopsis: An alphabet book presenting unusual facts about a variety of boats from aircraft carriers to zodiacs.

Synopsis: In this charming sequel to the classic Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Kate and Henry eagerly await Grandpa's return from a vacation that his postcard says has been one of the best and most unusual ever. Thinking about that postcard Kate drifts off to sleep that night and... "With Henry as my co-pilot..." she visits the strange land of Chewandswallow -- a land characterized by massive amounts of food, immense carrots, leafy jungles of lettuce…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Describes the parts of a fire engine and how fire fighters use them to fight fires.

Synopsis: In this beginning reader, Dozeratops wants to meet new Dinotrux. But they are on the other side of the river. Can the mighty monsters work together to build a bridge? Find out in this friendship adventure, where you will learn about ten of these part-dinosaur, part-truck beasts! (Passport to Reading Level 1)

Synopsis: The Little Fire Truck is ready for rescues big and small in Book 3 of the Little Vehicles series!Join firefighter Jill and her fearless little fire truck as they zip all over town to put out smoky fires and rescue those in need, with the help of the fire crew in this picture book companion to The Little Dump Truck and The Little School Bus. There’s lots of challenging work to do, but this trusty team is always ready to rescue!A Christy Ottaviano…

Synopsis: Tonka Trucks keep on rolling! #11 in the popular IF I COULD DRIVE series, this realistic and factual 8x8 storybook illustrates what a young boy imagines it would be like to drive a big tanker truck. With detailed, realistic illustrations, this 8x8, 24-page, 4-color storybook describes what it would be like if a young boy could drive a tanker truck, from the technology of the truck itself, to picking up and delivering liquids such as milk and…

Synopsis: Newbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book. Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn’t always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be…especially when Ramona…

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to the history and development of the airplane and explains how an airplane works. Includes information on Orville and Wilbur Wright and other inventors who helped influence the invention of the airplane.

Synopsis: Children are fascinated by the world around them, and why is a favourite word. This series takes as its starting point this natural desire to understand the world, and then feeds it with text and illustrations designed both to entertain and to inform. This book focuses on various methods of transport, and each spread contains one, two or three questions which investigate a specific theme or topic. Alongside are additional snippets of relevant…