Books with author Thomas LaPadula

Boys love reading about busy construction sites and big work machines, and this colorful book on the many jobs the mighty dump truck and other construction vehicles do is sure to please young readers.Whether it’s building a road or a playground, dump trucks—along with bulldozers, backhoes, front loaders, graders, and steamrollers get the job done. With highly detailed artwork and informative text, My Big Dump Truck, young boys will enjoy visiting a busy construction site and seeing these powerful machines in action. With learning activities throughout the book, My Big Dump Truck delivers a truckload of reading fun. And the die-cut handle lets kids take their “dump truck” everywhere they go!

When there are tough tasks on a farm, tractors get the job done. Visit a busy farm and learn all about tractors—and plows, seed drills, spreaders, harrows, and more.When there are tough tasks on a farm, tractors get the job done. Visit a bustling farm and learn all about hardworking tractors and other farm machines. With colorful illustrations, simple but informative text, and learning activities throughout, this over-sized board book with handle, will take young readers on a fun-filled trip around a busy farm.

When there’s an emergency, chances are you’ll see fire trucks and other rescue vehicles racing to the scene with sirens blaring and lights flashing. In this colorful book kids will see fast-rolling fire trucks and fearless firefighters in action as they put out fires and make daring rescues. With lively illustrations, lively and easy-to-read text, and learning activities throughout, My Red Fire Truck puts you right in the middle of the action. In addition, the die-cut handle make this a great travel book!Book Details:Format: Board BookPublication Date: 4/26/2011Pages: 12Reading Level: Age 3 and Up