"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans. Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

"Describes a wide variety of monster trucks, including history, design, and competitions"--Provided by publisher.

Monster trucks bounce and ride on giant tires. How do these giant vehicles make such big jumps? Readers will get a thrilling inside look at how monster trucks work.

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!

An addition to the Need for Speed series describes and illustrates various forms of truck racing and related events, including NASCAR truck racing, monster truck racing, and car crushing events. Simultaneous.

Let your child find joy in reading. This picture book for kids will take the enjoyable topic of vehicles up a while new level. Let your child understand how big machines on the road work. Use images and age-appropriate texts for optimal understanding. You are welcome to use this transportation book as a replacement for fairy tales as bedtime stories. Grab a copy today.

Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. Discover how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they help firefighters battle blazes.