Wild About Wheels

Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young readers will learn about the main parts of snow plows, how they work, and where these important vehicles are used.

A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

Vroom! A semitruck roars as it goes up a steep hill. The trailer is loaded with goods. A truck with a big engine pulls the trailer along. Together, the truck and trailer have 18 wheels! Young readers will find out about the main parts of these huge vehicles, the kinds of cargo they carry, and why they are an important type of transportation.