Books with author Jean Coppendale

Vivid color photographs of machines at work jump off the page. Large type describes the machines, their parts and their uses. Glossaries explain essential terms, and suggested activities add to the fun. The big format and vibrant designs make the books perfect for kids to read alone or share with a friend. With their lively designs and topics that are always a favorite with kids, these books offer popular subject matter and excellent value. Young readers will recognize this fun selection of trucks from their everyday life and around their town. Vehicles featured include: Pickup trucks and 18-wheelers Car-carrying transporters and flatbed trucks Road trains and logging trucks Dumpers and tippers Concrete mixers and crane trucks Street cleaners, garbage trucks and snow plows Giant-wheeled monster trucks

This book is part of a series which explores the lost worlds of ancient civilizations. Indiana Jones acts as a guide and brings these ancient worlds to life by introducing young children to the excitement of discovering some of the secrets of the past. He provides information about Inca society, their towns, villages, artefacts, religion, inventions, art, crafts and life style. On each spread is a page from the Indiana Jones fact file. These pages contain unusual or related information which complements the main text. An Indiana Jones information poster is also included.