Alamosa Public Library

What do dump trucks carry? How do they dump their loads? Who drives dump trucks? Learn all about these awesome trucks in this book. --Publisher's description.

Describes various kinds of vehicles, including cars, planes, boats, and rockets.

Simple text describes what airplanes look like and what they do.

"In this illustrated compendium, readers will learn about forty-five of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed--from submersibles to dirigibles, and everything in between"--

Illustrates pairs of vehicles that demonstrate the differences between fast and slow, including a car and a bike, a rocket and a hot air balloon, and a truck and a wheelbarrow.

Explains what diggers are, what they are used for, and names the individual parts of one.

"Filled with delightful, full-color illustrations and simple labels for each picture, the book introduces children to basic literacy skills and concepts. This book displays methods of transportation while helping young children embark on a lifetime of reading, letting them discover the wonders of the world and begin to build their vocabulary"--

Embarking on a train trip to visit his grandmother, Pete the Cat accompanies the conductor on a tour of the train, looks at the engine, and blows the whistle while making new friends and playing train-themed games.

Describes how construction cranes look, how they function, and how they are used.