Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go

by Richard Scarry

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The perfect book for any young reader who can’t get enough of cars, truck, and anything that goes. Full of actual vehicles they’ll see every day, as well as vehicles that they’ll hopefully never see, this is a hilarious and engaging illustrated compendium for growing young minds.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Get ready to cruise through this Richard Scarry classic! Learn about hundreds of moving vehicles in this exciting picture book featuring vibrant illustrations, perfect for little fans of all things that go!

Planes, trains, submarines—oh my! Join the Pig Family as they drive through town, discovering hundreds of different vehicles, including cars, buses, trucks, boats, trains, cranes, bikes, planes, and so much more!

Learn all about the functions of each vehicle and how they help the community alongside Richard Scarry’s signature illustrations and beloved characters. What vehicles can you find on a farm? What is the purpose of a freight train? Why do tires need to be oiled? And where oh where is Dingo driving to? Find out in this timeless book!

Children will also love:
Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks from A to Z
Richard Scarry’s Books on the Go
Richard Scarry’s Busy Busy Cars and Trucks
Richard Scarry’s A Day at the Airport
Richard Scarry’s Best First Book Ever

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780307157850
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	06/01/1998
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	10.54(w) x 12.23(h) x 0.48(d)
Lexile:	AD490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.

Date of Birth:

June 5, 1919

Date of Death:

April 30, 1994

Place of Birth:

Boston, Massachusetts

Place of Death:

Gstaad, Switzerland

Education:

Boston Museum School of Fine Art

Website:

http://www.scarry.com