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The massive eighteen-wheel trucks that barrel past us on the highway are impressive vehicles, indeed, and we rely on them for our very way of life. Readers will learn more about these massive machines that help ship all kinds of packages and supplies across the country in this thrilling book. With the help of full-color photographs, readers discover the many different types of trucks, from enormous transport trucks to the pickup truck their family might own. A concluding quiz helps readers reinforce new terms and facts they've learned in the text, and a helpful guide to writing a book report gives readers the chance to apply their knowledge in a practical way. They can even draw their own truck with the help of easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. [ High-interest topic attracts reluctant readers [ Reading level appropriate for many ages [ Full-color photographs [ Table of contents, glossary, and index guide readers through each book [ Suggested books and websites provide additional learning opportunities



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Jessica Cohn

Jessica Cohn is an author and editor specializing in educational materials. Born in Michigan, she is a daughter of teachers. Her original intention was to teach language arts. While exploring the field of communications, she moved from the classroom to newsrooms to educational publishing. She earned degrees in English from the University of Michigan and written communications from National-Louis University. She has written news and feature articles, advertising scripts and print promotions, and has authored dozens of educational nonfiction books (and no, not the invented story recently self-published in CreateSpace by a teenager using the same name) .



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