Cars
Transport Series
What’s inside...
Discover the history and development of various forms of transport with this engaging series for young readers. From steam trains to spaceships, each title provides easy-to-read text, full-color photographs, and illustrations to support the fascinating information. Learn about the early life and the development of some of the most well-known children's authors in another series, which covers their beginnings and their most popular works. Both series are aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, making them educational as well as entertaining.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite car in the book and why?
How do you think the cars felt during the race?
If you could design your own car, what special features would it have?
How do the cars help each other in the story?
What would you do if you were in a car race?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different cars to make the story more engaging and fun.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or car from the book.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and friendship as depicted in the story.
Relate the story to personal experiences, like a time you or your child saw a car race or worked together with friends.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next if the story continued and discuss the possibilities.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story demonstrates the importance of teamwork through the main character's interactions and races with other cars, showing that collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working together with peers on group projects or during sports, understanding the value of each member's contribution to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Resilience
Explanation: The protagonist faces numerous challenges but continues to push forward, demonstrating that persistence and resilience are key to overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it be in learning a new skill, solving a difficult puzzle, or improving in a sport.
Example Lesson: Respect and Kindness
Explanation: Throughout the book, respectful and kind interactions are highlighted, teaching children the importance of treating others well.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be daily applied by children through simple acts of kindness and respect towards family, friends, and even strangers.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Learning
Explanation: The book showcases various learning experiences of the characters, emphasizing learning as an enjoyable and ongoing process.
Real-World Application: Encourage children to explore new topics and to see learning as a fun adventure that doesn't just happen at school but every day.