Product Description

Customer Reviews (2)

fun for boys and girls
This world is filled with trucks, each with a specific job to do. This picture book highlights are few of these such as cranes, stream rollers, snowplows and power shovels.The pages show a boy and girl taking turns using the equipment while the text tells about the machine featured and how it works.

The pages are made a thick card stock.They should last through numerous reads.Be on the look out for a funny dog or cat hidden in each illustration!

Charming,but has an error
The book is charming,was well received by the children.The pictures are colorful and include both genders as drivers in the big machinery mentioned. There is much good information in the book. On the combine page, however,there is an error--farmers know that combines do not operate in the rain.The grain cannot be harvested when wet. ". . . in sunshine and rain" is cute verse but innacurate in this case.

That being said,I would recommend the book for others . . . . ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Short but sweet
Good book for my 3 yr old son, lots of pictures of garbage cans, garbage trucks, and recycling. The descriptions are plentiful, so he never tires of me reading it to him.

For your garbage truck lover
We own about 5 books on garbage trucks, all purchased from Amazon, and this is my son's favorite.He is 2 years old and absolutely in love with garbage trucks. This one has a bit more information than some of the others, so for younger children I'd start with a more basic book until they learn the basic garbage terms and concepts.But, for older children or younger children with a garbage truck passion, it's great to have more content.

good basic book
My 5 year old is really into garbage trucks. This is a good basic book, but it didn't really provide him with any new information. He read through it a couple of times and hasn't looked at it again since Christmas.

Every day Jobs that interest kids!
Every kid I know loves to watch a garbage truck going by.Young children are thrilled to learn about the stuff of everyday life, like what happens to garbage. And what does it take to keep our towns and cities clean?

This book has pictures of sanitation workers and garbage trucks in action with simple vocabulary and easy to follow concepts.Bold words are found in a small glossary.There is a short index to teach young children how to look up specific details.The end of the book also contains a diagram of a common garbage truck and some interesting facts about garbage trucks.

Garbage Grandma
I work for a Garbage company and have never had so much fun giving out a book before, it is a fantastic kids book but us old garbage people really have enjoyed it also. I am hoping to get enough books to hand out to all our employees. ... Read more

Product Description
This huge haul of truck history, facts, and figures hasbeen fully updated and expanded to include coverage through 2000 (14more years than the previous edition) 1,300 more original factoryphotos, 2,100 new listings and 13,000 more prices!

Editor James T. Lenzke helps your truck collecting customers findvehicle identification numbers, engine data, and updated prices basedon the industry standard 1-to-6 vehicle condition ratingscale. Collectors can fully research the authenticity of their truckor one they’re considering and determine its value–includingwhether or not it’s worth restoring–with the most comprehensivesource of American light-truck information on the market.

-Comprehensive year-by-year data and specs on all popularAmerican-made trucks through 2000.
-Nearly 10,000 listings and 60,000 current prices in 6 grades ofcondition for trucks through 1993.
-Includes directory of nearly 600 lesser-known truck makes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Pick up book
A very useful book in identifing pickups of all sorts.And also a great book to just browse through.

Standard Catalogue of American Light-Trucks
Bought this for my husband and he has spent many hours reading it has good write ups of the Trucks etc. This will get him more interested and wanting a Truck of this own some day.

A great reference book for trucks.
There are not many reference books on light-duty trucks out there, and this is an excellent one for someone researching a certain vehicle. It fits what I was looking for.

Most definitive Truck reference currently available.
While I found a few minor errors in some of the model information, I have to give this book a good review. All the makers are there including manufacturers that I had never heard of. There are hours of excellentbrowsing of the little guys as well as pages of excellent, and usable,information on the big names. My only major complaint with the book is thatI am not happy with the paperback format. I would like a book that holds upa little better. Otherwise...Excellent reference work. And fun too! ... Read more

Product Description
The tow truck is ready for a busy day. Where is it going? With a pop-up on every page, kids will delight in following the tow truck! ... Read more

Product Description
Following the lead of Honk! Honk! Beep! Beep!, Trucks highlights every kind of hauler, dumper and service vehicle you can imagine. And kids have the run of them all--from armored trucks to fire trucks and more! Full color. 75+ stickers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Stickers do not stick
I noted that another reviewer said the stickers stick well; but are then hard to reuse.We had a different problem:Our stickers in this book did not stick at the time of first use.This made it virtually impossible to enjoy the activity.I was constantly pushing down the stickers as they would curl up on all sides.My son would go for the next sticker; and the last one he placed would be curled.The art/style of the picture scenes and stickers are terrific; but the stickers are crummy.There are so many truck/digger sticker books on the market; pass on this one.Even though it's inexpensive, it's simply not worth it.

What little boys love
I got this for my grandson when he was about 4. TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS - what more could a little guy as for?Fun to interact and place the stickers.

my 3yo loves this book
We brought this camping as a quiet time activity and after putting all the stickers in place my son "read" the book all whole week.He doesn't like to move stickers once they are down, though, so he was a little frustrated that they didn't stick better. The stickiness was what I expected since I bought the book knowing they were reusable.

better than most of the similar books on the market
we like this sticker book, as one of the review noted, the stickers are not really reusable, meaning you can reuse it, but it won't stick that well,,,it's also great to paint in this book, as there is a lot of empty space for that on the pages. i would purchase these as presents for 3 year olds.

A good selection of vehicles
I bought this for my 3-yr old cuz he just loves his vehicles. This one has a lot of vehicles to choose from, which is a plus. The book is well illustrated with colorful pages and short stories (a few sentences). You will need to be careful when peeling the stickers since depending on the shape of the vehicle, you can tear them, especially the long tankers and big hulls. This is not a good thing.

First time using the sticker in the book is fine. But after a few tries, the ends will start to curl. It's even worse when my child decided to stick the stickers on other surfaces, which then desensitized the sticky side.

But overall, it's money well spent. He's had it for several months now and he still enjoys playing and looking at it. Maybe one day soon, he'll learn to place the vehicles on the road instead of on the buildings and actually follow the story line. ... Read more

Product Description

Customer Reviews (1)

Custom Semi Trucks 2
Custom Semi Trucks Custom SemiBig Rigs (The 500) I CALL THEM ''MUST HAVE BOOKS'' WHY? YOU HAVE ALL INFORMATIONS, STORIES BEHIND STEERING WHEEL AND A LOT OF BEAUTIFUL,GORGEOUS TRUCK PHOTOS...THOSE BOOKS ARE REALLY HONOURING TRUCKS, TRUCKERS AND TRUCKING INDUSTRY! BETTE S.GARBER THANK YOU FOR YOUR MASTERPIECES INDEED! ... Read more

Product Description
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. ... Read more

Product Description
This collection from Earl Johnson, includes colour photographs of the greatest tow trucks currently bein g operated around the world. It features dozens of new model s with detailed descriptions of their equipment, specificati ons and histories. ' ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

World's Greatest Tow Trucks
A book filled with pictures of tow trucks from all over the world. It has over 116 pages. I believe this is the second book he came out with. If you like tow trucks this is another one to have in your collection. ... Read more

Product Description
A personal and transformative journey into mechanical intricacy and philosophical inquiry. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

A really great read
I had found this gem of a book at Half Price Books.
From what I had read far this book thouches on the mind and may be the soul of working on an old vehicle.
Along with the wit and wisdom of a philosophy of the DIY mind set in a person. Also the thought of how the mind is during the change of the seasons. Even if you are not in rual New Hampshare but in urban Chicago you will still get this book and the vibe of the autor's mind set. This book is not about nuts and bolts but the high meaning of working on a vehicle.

Zen and Truck Repair
The book was a good, quick read.It was shorter than I expected but full of deep thoughts.I enjoyed envisioning the author getting dirty and frustrated whileinvolved in the rather futile exercise of "rebuilding" his truck.To call it "rebuilding" is a bit of a stretch because he starts off wrong and ultimately does a great deal of expensive damage to otherwise good components while tearing the truck down.While the book was good, DO NOT approach car or truck repair as the author does or you will waste a lot of money.At the end of the book, the author admits the whole exercise resulted in a truck that is not even dependable.Again, read it for fun but not for mechanical advice.

good read
I read this book first in 1979 and it still has a great message. I bought this one used in great shape and on the inside cover it had the title of a city college philosophy class in it. This book has a lot of little life lessons in it and I guess I'm not the only one who thinks so.

The truck runs
But the book sputters.
I really do not see what all the rave reviews are about.

If you enjoy reading about crankshafts, kingpins, cams and pistons, then this book is for you. I know some very good mechanics and am not demeaning the profession by any means.
In fact, my '52 navy-blue GMC pickup has been running like a top for years thanks to them.
I was anticipating something comparable to Michael Perry's "Truck", which was more engaging of everyday
characterizations...with seasoning.

Maybe a literary oil change and a shot of WD-40 might have given this read a smooth ride.
Half way through the book I had to jump out the passenger side.

Truck: An Experience in Backward Thinking
This book is a classic, in the category with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I will re-read it many times....fine condition in permabound paperback. ... Read more

Product Description

Customer Reviews (2)

Bette S. Garber"s Ultra Custom Semi Trucks
I bought this as a gift. The recipient was delighted. Bette's books have become a treasure since her demise.We will see no more !

Beauty Trucks' Premiere Photog
I actually have not seen this book yet, but have seen Bette's previous books, and they are all must-have's for the beauty truck fan, full of glossy photos of gorgeous rigs. Bette Garber is like the Annie Liebowitz of the customized truck world. ... Read more

Product Description
Plowing! Digging! Hauling! Scooping! Is there anything that Matt and his battalion of big rigs can't do?Of course not! Caldecott Honor-winning Peter Sis throws things into high gear in this irresistible follow-up book to his popular Fire Truck.Young viewers will be enchanted by nine brightly colored earth-shaking machines, including a dump truck, a plow, a bulldozer, and a foldout spread of a crane that takes counting to exciting new heights.It's time to feel the rumble of trucks, trucks, trucks!

2000 Notable Children's Books (ALA)

Truck-love is as inevitable a developmental stage as crawling andtoilet training. This book is sure to be an all-time favorite, with itsbright yellow gouache paintings of trucks, trucks, and more trucks. PeterSís has a knack for this kind of focused look atchildhood passions. He has written and illustrated many popular picturebooks, including another trucky treatise, Fire Truck. (Preschool) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

One of his favorites
My son loves this book - this book and the other Peter Sis book about Firetrucks.Great illustrations that keeps my son engaged and the topic is fabulous as he is infatuated with all things trucks or trains. :)

I wish it also came in a board book version as he's sometimes hard on the pages.My son is 2 years old and while he does turn the pages fine - and so far, no rips - I just wish there was a sturdier version. :D

Mesmerizing Book for my 2-Year-Old Truck Lover
This simple story immerses my 2-year-old in it's clean pictures like no other book. He holds the book close and studies the differnt trucks (especially on the last page) like a little scientist.

It's easy to understand, and the pictures tell a great story.

Clearly Peter Sis knows how to make a great book for the toddler set.

We love it
I have 3 boys -all have *adored* this book from about one year old to two years old.

This one gets read everyday!
It's amazingly simple.The colors are limited to three (black, white and gold) and on most pages there is only one truck.Each page features a different truck and the trucks get larger and larger as you progress through the book.The title truly says it all and it works!Our 17 month old son usually reads this book no less than four times a day and this is one book that I don't mind reading to him at least four times a day.

Trucks....
I was surprised that this book was rated for ages 4-8. My 6 year old is certainly beyond the one word per page board books. My 2 year old might like it, but my truck-loving 6 year old is totally bored by it. ... Read more

Product Description
Focusing on GMCs most fruitful six decades, from 1927 to 1987, this book offers a prologue and epilogue to round out the 100+ year history of GMC trucks and their predecessors Rapid and Reliance, with particular emphasis on the heavy-duty models. In-depth coverage of all models, engine specifications, year-to-year changes, and model-by-model genealogy charts is included, as well as the story of GM’s role as a heavy-duty truck maker and the influences of Max Grabowski, William Crapo Durant, and Alfred P. Sloan Jr. An essential book for truck enthusiasts, historians, restorer’s, and anyone interested in General Motors. Archival photos, many from the National Automotive Historical Collection, show these models in pristine form. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

All Black and white, Good Book ...
Even though it is all Black & White, This is a good book on GMC HEAVIES UP UNTIL 1987(SOME 1988'S were made,brigadiers,generals, but they were not mentioned), Book also does not mention Chevy Counterparts: Bison,Titan 90,Bruin,90 Series. Hopefully someone will do a book on the Chevy Heavies.
This book even features A small mention/section on WHITE GMC/Volvo GM .
Wish it would have had some color.. Hopefully there will be another book to cover this(Ron Adams?At work series in Color) Can't complain. Very Good And Informative book. ... Read more

Product Description

A Garbage Truck travels through town, scrunching and crunching bag after bag of garbage -- and even an old couch!

Follow the Garbage Truck on its adventure. Then make up adventures for your own Garbage Truck.

Includes Driving Lessons: tips for parents on using this story to make recycling fun and educational. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great book for kids obsesed with garbage trucks
So many little kids, especially boys, that I know are completely obsessed with garbage trucks.This book would be a big hit to be read over and over.I can't comment on the truck, as my copy is a hand-me-down that didn't come with it (so I only put 4 stars in respect for what another reviewer wrote about that).Also, nice little message about recycling, and some tips for parents on recycling with kids.Good "sounds" in the book like "scrunch, munch, crunch and clank" which my kids always really like.Also, easy enough to be an easy reader for kids with those emerging skills.

Toy truck is NOT a garbage truck - disappointed!!
The garbage truck that came with my book looks NOTHING like the garbage truck depicted in the book, and NOTHING like the garbage truck pictured in the photo accompanying this item.It looks more like a dump truck that Matchbox stuck some stickers on, trying to pass it off as a garbage truck.The hopper is not enclosed like a garbage truck hopper.It looks absolutely NOTHING like a garbage truck.The primary reason I purchased this product was for the toy garbage truck - my son is OBSESSED with all things trash.The toy was a real loser & a rip off - major disappointment about which I feel misled & deceived.My son likes the book, though. ... Read more

Product Description
Comparatively low-cost freight transportation has been an important element in the growth of the U.S. economy. Goods can be transported between most points in the country quite cheaply and efficiently. To varying degrees, however, the freight transportation services we consume generate costs that are borne by others. Such costs are commonly referred to as external costs.From a societal perspective, it is desirable for all transportation services to pay their full social (private and external) costs. If the full social cost were reflected in the prices shippers pay, transportation users could choose the amount of each form of service to consume on the basis of the true cost of this service to society. By "internalizing" external costs, policy makers would effectively create a market through which transportation users could weigh the benefits of consuming a particular transportation service against the true costs. The purpose of this monograph is to estimate these true costs for freight truck and rail.We estimate four general types of external costs for a ton-mile of freight shipped by truck or rail: accidents (fatalities, injuries, and property damage); emissions (air pollution and greenhouse gases); noise; and unrecovered costs associated with the provision, operation, and maintenance of public facilities (primarily roads and bridges). Because the preponderance of freight transportation occurs between cities, we focus on intercity freight flows and ignore the movement of goods within urban areas. Consequently congestion, a primarily urban phenomenon, is not addressed. An intercity focus also simplifies the estimation of air pollution costs. Whereas pollution levels in rural areas are fairly consistent, an additional unit of pollution can bring about costs that very greatly among metropolitan areas based on existing air quality. Our analysis thereby serves as a which more specific external cost estimates can be compared. ... Read more

Product Description
Publisher: New York, Van NostrandPublication date: 1921Subjects: Motor trucksNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

Product Description
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

Product Description
Each book in this new series provides an accessible introduction to a particular form of transport. The books look at all aspects of transport including its history, how it used and how it works. Examples are taken from around the world to show the different way in which transport is used worldwide. The books include: Photographs and diagrams to support the text; Amazing facts about record-breaking transport; Glossary, further reading and index ... Read more

Product Description
Building trucks for many local businesses along the West Coast, Peterbilt trucks had to prove themselves through winding rugged mountain roads, and once they did, their trucks became known as "betterbilt" Peterbilts among enthusiasts. Starting in 1939 when Peterbilt was formed (after acquiring Fageol trucks), this golden era of trucking is portrayed through large period photographs when these heavy haulers were put to work. Captions not only tell about the truck, but also about the companies and owners who operated them. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great Book!
This book is a great Peterbilt book. Lots of pictures.. not too much reading sadly, but great book overall. Several color pictures. Mr. Adams if your reading this Thanks!And Consider a 80'S THRU NOW Installment?Would be nice to see A Chevy Bison/Chevy Titan 90 Book. or GM Heavies Book? thanks!

Peterbilt Trucks 1939-1979
Thorough History and wonderful pictures.If you love trucks, as I do, I would highly recomend this book and any other book containing Ron Adams photographs. ... Read more