Sian Smith

This book is all about vehicles and their functions. I like this book because it explains all the purposes of different cars. It's useful because children may think that all cars are the same and they may not give it much thought, but this book offers a wider perspective. For example, it describes how sports cars are designed for speed, some cars have big tires for muddy trails, police motorcycles help police workers to easily weave throughout traffic in emergencies, and big trucks have more wheels than usual to hold its weight. The book also includes information on vehicles with specific jobs like ambulances and snow plows. This book can be used for guided reading because it is an informational text with unknown vocabulary and the child may need assistance with comprehending all the information. The text features like the table of contents, photographs, and glossary can also be studied in guided reading.… (meer)