Monster Trucks!

by Susan E. Goodman, Michael J. Doolittle (Illustrator)

Its tires are over five feet tall. It is as heavy as an elephant. And it can jump, race, and crush like a monster! It’s a monster truck!
 
Whether racing over ramps, plowing through mud, or crushing cars, monster trucks are the biggest and baddest trucks out there! The bestselling and award-winning team that brought you Choppers! and Motorcycles!, author Susan E. Goodman and photographer Michael J. Doolittle, show readers how these beasts came to be, how they work, how they get ready for a show, and some of the exciting tricks that only monster trucks can do. This action-packed Step 3 Step into Reading beginning reader is filled with you-are-there color photographs!
 
Informative and fast-paced, this book is perfect for boys and girls who love everything on wheels!

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Trucks

48 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2010

About the author

Susan E. Goodman is the author of more than thirty nonfiction books for children, including How Do You Burp in Space?; See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House;All in Just One Cookie, an ALA Notable Book; and On This Spot, a Washington Post Top Picture Book of the Year. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

from https://us.macmillan.com/author/susan...

see also http://www.carolhurst.com/authors/sgo...

Reviews

[Dee Dee G]

I was surprised that this book held my 4 year old’s attention due to the length but he loved it. He’s a big truck and car fan.

[Londa · Rating 5 out of 5]

7 yr reviewer: I really liked this book because it had many different Monster Truck pictures. I never knew there were that many different kinds. I learned that some Monster Trucks have cartoon characters. They have done thousands of shows for thousands of fans. I would recommend this book for all kids..especially kids who love Monster Trucks!

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't stand this book, however my son adores it, so I read it anyway. I find that the words are a lot more advanced than other Level 3 books, so it ends up being more of I read the majority of the story and my son picking out the sight words. My son loves Monster Trucks, but I find this book, lengthy, boring, and inappropriatly leveled.

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good informative book. I read for my 3 year old and hubby read again for him. We all liked it and learn so many facts about monster trucks that we didn't know of. Really great book!

[alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This lengthy, nonfiction early reader is a big hit with my preschooler. Filled with lots of interesting info on monster trucks, my kid enjoyed feeling like an expert when he already knew some facts but learned many new things as well. Several specific monster trucks appear in both the text and photos including many Bigfoot highlights. This is a great prep for and extension of a Monster Jam visit.

[rafe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book

I loved this book because it was fun to learn about monster trucks. I liked the avenger truck the best. By Tali James

[Travis Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

My lil man picked this out while shopping at giant eagle

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of my 3 year old's favorite books.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learn about monster trucks and the stunts they can do.

[Sonja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, and packed with information. I learned quite a bit, and our eldest grandson is sure to love it.

[Katy Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately this is one of my son’s favorite books…he even has it memorized. We read it at least once a day.

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is not appropriate for a Step Into Reading Level 3. There are way too many words per page and really 48 pages? I couldn't even get past the two first pages before my son lost interest and he LOVES monster trucks.

[Katrina Lybbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 3 year old grandson begged me to read a book about Monster Trucks to him for a bedtime story. I found it on Libby. His attention was kept through the whole story. And I found the facts about the Monster Trucks interesting.

[Brandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea, but a surprisingly detailed reader. He wanted to practice writing "monster truck" afterwards so he could "member that word."

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read all by myself

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

You have to be in the mood for this sort of thing.