First 100 Trucks: And Things that Go
First 100 Series
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What’s inside...
This educational set of books introduces children to a variety of vehicles and transportation systems. The first book features 100 photographs of different vehicles such as trucks, tractors, cars, and cranes, helping children to recognize and name them. The second lift-the-flap board book includes photographs of vehicles like trucks, trains, and taxis, with over 50 fun flaps to lift. Underneath the flaps, children can learn about the jobs each vehicle does, their locations around the town, wheel counts, and colors, enhancing their learning experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What types of trucks do you see on the page? Which one would you like to drive and why?
Can you describe how the different vehicles move? Which one do you think is the fastest?
What colors are the fire truck and the ambulance? Why do you think they have bright colors?
Can you imagine what sounds these vehicles make? Let’s make those sounds together!
If you could invent a new vehicle, what would it look like and what would it do?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to point to each vehicle as they name it. This helps in connecting words to images and enhances word recognition.
Ask your child to describe the vehicles using their own words to boost their language skills and imagination.
Discuss the roles of different vehicles in the community, such as how fire trucks help in emergencies, to develop a sense of community awareness.
Use vehicle sounds as a fun way to engage with the book, making the reading session enjoyable and lively.
Invite your child to dream up their own vehicle, fostering creativity and critical thinking about how different vehicles serve various purposes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: Through engaging, colorful images of various trucks and vehicles, children are introduced to new words and concepts that enhance their linguistic skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can identify and name different vehicles they see in real life, increasing their ability to communicate and describe the world around them.
Example Lesson: Cognitive Development
Explanation: Identifying different trucks and their purposes helps children develop categorization skills and logical thinking.
Real-World Application: This assists children in making sense of their environment by grouping similar items and understanding their uses, which is essential for problem solving.
Example Lesson: Memory Skills
Explanation: Repetition of vehicle names and their functions throughout the book aids in reinforcing memory and recall.
Real-World Application: Children practice their memory skills by recalling and identifying vehicles during car rides or walks in the neighborhood.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The wide range of depicted vehicles sparks curiosity about transportation and how things work.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can lead children to ask questions and seek more information, fostering a love for learning and exploration.