D is for Dump Truck: A Construction Alphabet
Construction equipment has long been a favorite of little readers and D is for Dump Truck takes children on an A to Z exploration of a fun backyard construction site. With bouncy poems for each letter and a glossary in the back, this book brings the thrill of construction up close and personal.
- Beginning of text
- Construction Glossary
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| BISACS | JNF013010, JNF042000, JNF051130 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Picture Books |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781585369751, 9781534110359 |
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| Title Format | Hardcover, Boardbook |
| Release Date | 2016-10-01 |
| Author | Michael Shoulders |
| Illustrator | Kent Culotta |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words |
| Dewey | 629.225 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 11 x 9 |
| Guided Reading Level | K |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | Pending |
Author: Michael Shoulders
Having been involved in education for more than 30 years, Dr. Michael Shoulders travels extensively, visiting schools and speaking at conferences across the country. In addition to authoring the companion title, Say Daddy!, he has written several books for Sleeping Bear Press, including G is for Gladiator: An Ancient Rome Alphabet. Mike lives in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Illustrator: Kent Culotta
D is for Dump Truck is the fifteenth book from author Michael Shoulders and Sleeping Bear Press. Previous books include Crossing the Deadline, Say Daddy!, M is for Money, and T is for Titanic. Having been involved in education for more than 30 years, Michael now writes and travels extensively, visiting schools and speaking at conferences across the country. He visits nearly one hundred schools each year, spreading his message that "Reading IS Magic." Michael lives is Clarksville, Tennessee with his wife, Debbie. They are the proud parents of two sons, one daughter, one very large standard poodle, and two very spoiled cats—and the happy grandparents to one grandson and two granddaughters.