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How Do Monster Trucks Work? (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― How Vehicles Work) Paperback – January 1, 2016

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"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 Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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"A particular focus on engines, wheels, and other components set these unusually informative introductions apart. . . . Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from alligators to video games. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children's magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1467796832
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LernerClassroom (January 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781467796835
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1467796835
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.25 x 10 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging for children. They appreciate the clear writing and educational content, finding it a great resource for monster truck enthusiasts.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
    My child loves reading this book! Super cute and easy read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
    Cool book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
    I got this book for my nephew for his 6th birthday. Just skimming through it, it looked very educational. He was very excited to get it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
    I purchased this book for my grandson and we love reading it together, he is a big monster truck fan. The pictures are colorful and the writing clear and entertaining.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
    Hubs says is overall accurate, for a kids book. Keeps things simple. Good pictures of real monster trucks. My favorite part is there's a picture of a female mechanic!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
    My little one loves it, especially the pictures.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016
    My 3 year old is obsessed with monster trucks and loves for me to read him this book. I feel the content is very age appropriate and does a nice job describing the functions of monster trucks. Happy with my purchase!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    Looks like it was crushed, like it was rolled up at some point. There is a tear in the back cover. This was supposed to be part of a Christmas gift for a Giving Tree, but I would be embarrassed to give this to someone's child.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    Looks like it was crushed, like it was rolled up at some point. There is a tear in the back cover. This was supposed to be part of a Christmas gift for a Giving Tree, but I would be embarrassed to give this to someone's child.
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    1.0 out of 5 stars O produto chegou todo danificado!
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    Péssimo!!! O produto chegou todo amassado e danificado, era um presente para uma criança muito especial, e agora não posso mais dar isso. To muito chateada
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    Reviewed in Brazil on December 16, 2021
    Péssimo!!! O produto chegou todo amassado e danificado, era um presente para uma criança muito especial, e agora não posso mais dar isso. To muito chateada
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  • Mrs. B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Info on Monster Trucks
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2019
    Grandson was really interested in the content of this book and to hold a 3 year old's focus, that says it's a good book!