Book details
Amazing Machines: Tough Trucks: Anniversary edition
Description
Hover in the air with some wacky animal pilots in this cheerful picture book all about helicopters. Lively wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for bookshelves everywhere. This book is filled with lively rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton that perfectly complements Ant Parker's bold, bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying helicopter parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about helicopters exciting and fun.The Amazing Machines series is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2017 - the perfect opportunity to introduce a whole new generation of mini machine-lovers to these fantastic books!
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
185 pages
Why to read
- Educational Content: 'Amazing Machines: Tough Trucks: Anniversary Edition' by Tony Mitton is packed with educational content that introduces young readers to different types of trucks and their functions, helping them understand the role these vehicles play in everyday life and various industries.
- Engaging Illustrations: The book features vibrant and colorful illustrations that capture the imagination of children, making the reading experience more engaging and enjoyable. These illustrations help bring the tough trucks to life and aid in visual learning.
- Rhyming Text: Tony Mitton's use of rhyming text makes the book fun to read aloud and helps children develop phonemic awareness and early literacy skills. The rhythmic pattern of the text can also enhance memory retention of the information presented.
- Anniversary Edition Extras: The anniversary edition of 'Tough Trucks' may include additional content such as behind-the-scenes insights, a history of the series, or special features that celebrate the book's success and make it a collectible item for fans of the series.