Little Trucks With Big Jobs [Hardcover]

Robert Maass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 7, 2007 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Calling all truck fans!

Big trucks are impressive and powerful, but little trucks are important, too. A tow truck, ambulance, forklift, and plane tug are just a few of the little trucks that have big jobs. Size doesn't matter when it comes to getting the job done. It's all in a day's work for these mighty trucks.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Although many truck books for kids focus on the largest of the species, this one looks at the smaller ones. Each spread features the name of the truck—mail truck, ice-cream truck, camper, ambulance, Zamboni, among others—in sturdy letters, along with a very short description of the truck's work: "A pickup truck can do so many things, from hauling material in its bed to pulling big loads behind." (Unfortunately, bed is not defined in this context.) Words are set against a geometric shape—a circle, a triangle, etc.—in a lighter shade than the pure, bright background color. The trucks are well chosen, but the pictures are not always as sharp as they could have been; occasionally, a cluttered background intrudes. There's still a lot to see, however, and the brief text makes this a possible choice for new readers. Cooper, Ilene

About the Author

ROBERT MAASS is the author and photographer of When Autumn Comes and When Winter Comes. A photojournalist for a variety of publications, he lives in Brooklyn.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (August 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805077480
• ISBN-13: 978-0805077483
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #994,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is a totally awesome, though slightly dated, book that younger children enjoy "reading" or browsing time and time again!, November 19, 2009

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D. Fowler "Dragonfly77" (Vermont) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Trucks With Big Jobs (Hardcover)

Lots of kids love to wave and make a honking motion at a BIG truck so they will honk their horns, but those aren't the only trucks that youngsters are interested in. There are all kinds of little trucks with BIG jobs that really interest them. For example there is a small truck at the airport called a "plane tug" that moves the plane away from the gate so it can get revved up and onto the runway. Without this little truck we wouldn't get anywhere fast when we want to fly out. Another little truck is the street sweeper. Its "swirling brooms" sweep up all kinds of dirt and debris and keeps our streets clean.

Have you seen a telephone truck? Not a repair truck, but rather one that has pay phones that can be used at an "outdoor event or when telephone service is interrupted." Other more familiar trucks are garbage trucks and forklifts. Everyone, not just kids, enjoys watching the forklift maneuver it heavy loads. Some little trucks are commonplace and are seen frequently around town, while others like the Zamboni are usually only seen by skating and hockey fans. Some other trucks you'll see in here are the cable truck, a pickup truck, a mail truck, an ambulance, a city produce truck, a camper, a tow truck, a glass truck, and, perhaps most importantly of all, an ice cream truck!

This is a totally awesome book that younger children enjoy "reading" or browsing time and time again. Some of the pictures such as the pickup truck and camper are dated, but children don't seem to mind. The text is clear and perfect for the beginning reader. The photographs are vibrant and many of the trucks are seen in use. My copy has been read time and time again and if you consider adding this book to your shelves you can count on the same treatment!

4.0 out of 5 stars go truck go, August 23, 2007

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Trucks With Big Jobs (Hardcover)

This a great picture book all about trucks and the type of work that they do!


The book was done in a two page spread style. One page had the name of the truck and a photo. On the opposite page was information about the truck.
Yes Preschoolers that are learning about transportation will love this book.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment & return, September 19, 2008

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J. B. Anderson (Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Trucks With Big Jobs (Hardcover)

This book arrived and was the size of a Golden Book and was over $25. It would help to have the number of pages and size of the book listed on the site. I returned it!