The Ultimate Book of Vehicles: From Around the World (Ultimate Book, 1)
#1 of 10 in Ultimate Book of Series
What’s inside...
A comprehensive depiction of various vehicles from around the world, showcasing their unique characteristics, history, and contribution to modern transportation. This interactive book is filled with flaps to lift, tabs to pull, and plenty of surprises to engage young readers. The oversized, cheerfully illustrated pages feature nearly 100 vehicles of all shapes, from cranes and spaceships to garbage trucks and scooters. Interactive elements like pop-ups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the vehicles to life, allowing children to explore their inner workings. With detailed illustrations and over 60 interactive features, this book offers a captivating adventure into the world of transportation, making it a great read-aloud choice for families with children aged 4–9, including those in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school.
Discussion points
What is your favorite vehicle in the book and why?
How do you think different vehicles help people in their daily lives?
If you could invent a vehicle, what special features would it have?
How do vehicles change the way we explore new places?
What are some ways vehicles can be more environmentally friendly?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, you can ask your child what they already know about vehicles to pique their interest.
While reading, pause on pages with interesting vehicles and ask your child to imagine riding or operating them.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite vehicle from the book and explain its importance.
Connect the vehicles to real-life experiences, such as seeing a bus on the street, to make the content relatable.
Discuss the importance of safety features in vehicles and why they are crucial for protection.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding diversity through global vehicles
Explanation: This book showcases vehicles from different parts of the world, emphasizing cultural diversity and technological variety.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect global differences, understanding that diversity extends beyond people to include technology and modes of transport.
Example Lesson: Exploring technology and innovation
Explanation: The book explains how various vehicles are used in different terrains and scenarios, inspiring curiosity about engineering and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this curiosity by exploring how things work in their environment, fostering a keen interest in science and mechanics.
Example Lesson: Environmental awareness
Explanation: Through the discussion of various types of vehicles, the book subtly brings up the concept of fuel efficiency and the environmental impact of certain transportation methods.
Real-World Application: This can lead to discussions with children about the importance of taking care of the environment and thinking about sustainable modes of transport.