Wir entdecken! Die Fahrzeuge in der Stadt
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This charming picture book with rhymes introduces children to various vehicles found in the city. Through engaging illustrations and playful rhymes, young readers will learn about different types of trucks and cars, and the roles they play in urban life. The book includes a free mp3 soundbook with original sounds, enhancing the learning experience. As readers journey through the city, they will encounter construction sites, firefighters in action, and visit workshops and car washes. This book is perfect for bedtime reading and is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and French. For a limited time, an exclusive audiobook with real sounds is included for free.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
42 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of vehicles did you see in the book and which one would you like to ride in?
How do different vehicles help people in the city?
Can you think of any vehicle not mentioned in the book that could be useful?
Why do you think there are so many different types of vehicles in the city?
How do you feel when you hear or see big vehicles like a fire truck or an ambulance?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the vehicles. Use the illustrations in the book to point out details and ask your child what they notice about them. Make connections between the vehicles in the book and those you see in your own city or neighborhood, enhancing relatability and understanding. Emphasize the importance of each vehicle's role in a community and consider building a small project around creating a 'vehicle of the future' using craft materials to bring creative thinking into play.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Community Roles
Explanation: The book explores various vehicles used by different professionals in a city, teaching children about the roles each professional plays in the community.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect the diverse jobs that people do to keep their community functioning, from garbage collectors to firefighters.
Example Lesson: Importance of Safety
Explanation: Through the depiction of vehicles like ambulances and police cars, the book emphasizes the importance of safety measures and emergency services in urban settings.
Real-World Application: Kids can become more aware of safety protocols and the significance of emergency services, potentially fostering a sense of security and responsibility.
Example Lesson: Environmental Awareness
Explanation: The book includes discussions on various types of vehicles, including those that are environmentally friendly, promoting a consciousness about environmental impact.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think about how their choices, even as simple as the type of transportation they use, can affect the environment.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: As children discover the different vehicles, their functions, and their importance, their natural curiosity and desire to learn more about the world around them is nurtured.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can extend to other areas of learning, fostering a lifelong love of discovery.