4x4 Trucks
From the Set Wild Wheels
Hang on tight! Go on an off-road adventure with 4x4 vehicles that are built to handle the roughest terrain. Rocks, sand, and snow are no problem for these four-wheel-drive trucks. Hardworking engines and body-on-frame construction also give them the power to tow and do wilderness rescues. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic kids love--transportation--and give them reading practice with content they can succeed with. Carefully leveled text paired with accessible infographics and in-your-face photos make this a perfect offering for reluctant readers.
Sidebars and fun facts keep kids engaged. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Dewey Number | 629.22 |
Lexile | 590L |
ATOS Reading Level | 3.3 |
Guided Reading Level | O |
Language | English |
Publisher | Black Rabbit Books |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | 9781623106645 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Wild Wheels - School Library Journal
Explore the high-octane world of vehicles, from sports cars to ATVs to monster trucks. The text focuses on each machine’s uses, features, types, and racing events. However, it is the extensive graphics and bold layouts that make this series stand out, and various charts and diagrams are featured throughout the books. These provide readers with key details and are very specific to the topic being discussed; for example, there are safety gear diagrams, a chart comparing kart engines, and a list of Monster Jam world records. These features are brightly colored and visually appealing, helping break up the text for striving readers. The text is written at a second grade reading level and features one short paragraph per page. Page layouts also include close-ups of the machines vehicle enthusiasts will appreciate. VERDICT With high-interest subject matter and excellent infographics, this series is a recommended purchase for elementary collections.