Mighty Machines: Fire Truck [Paperback]

Caroline Bingham (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Mighty Machines

A close-up introduction to fire trucks and other fire-fighting and rescue equipment features lavish photographs of every hook and ladder and depicts such scenes as a group of fire fighters rushing to the rescue.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3?This oversized book features brief descriptions and full-color photos of fire-fighting equipment, from aerial ladder trucks to airport crash rescue and support vehicles. Numerous labels and captions, as well as "Amazing Facts," add interest. The double-page spreads, large type, scale drawings that show the size of the machines in comparison to people, and emphasis on the work of these vehicles make this book appropriate for young truck enthusiasts.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: DK Preschool; 1st edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078946103X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789461032
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,749,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an informative, easy to read book, August 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fire Truck (Mighty Machines) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my son last year and it is among his favorites. What I liked about this book is that it's informative for children and adults. The language is clear and concise and items such as size are explained using comparisons children can understand. I highly recommend this book for all young fire engine fans.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young children, June 26, 2008

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fire Truck (Mighty Machines) (Hardcover)

When my daughter was young, she was fascinated by the vehicles with sirens. In particular she loved seeing the big red fire trucks go by us with lights flashing and sirens wailing. As a consequence of that excitement, I checked this book out and read it to her, over and over again. Although she did not understand many of the principles of measure, such as the height of 20 stacked giraffes, she did love the pictures and the sound effects I provided. I strongly recommend this as reading material for young children.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't get enough, April 5, 2008

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Rocksmama (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mighty Machines: Fire Truck (Paperback)

My 3 yr old son cannot get enough of this book. He wants it read over and over again. The other day he asked me," Does this firetruck not have outriggers?" And I did a double take. They really take it all in. Great book!