About This Book
The Tonka Big Book of Trucks is a vibrant nonfiction book that introduces young readers, ages 4-11, to the diverse world of trucks. It details various types of trucks and their functions in different real-world settings, such as building a house, working on a farm, or responding to a fire. With engaging text and illustrations, it helps children understand how these powerful machines contribute to our communities and daily lives, fostering curiosity about engineering and community roles. It's an excellent resource for building vocabulary related to vehicles and construction.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which truck in the book is your favorite and why?
2
What job would you like to do with a truck?
3
Can you think of other places where we might see trucks working?
4
How do all these different trucks help our community?
5
If you could design a new truck, what would it do?
