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Books in Things That Go series

  • Train

    DK Publishing

    Board book (DK Preschool, Oct. 20, 1997)
    Visit a train station and create a colorful fold-out scene with all your favorite trains. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull it out to hang in a bedroom or playroom. Fun facts accompany each reusable sticker.
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  • Boats! Boats! Boats!

    Joann Cleland

    Board book (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    The Boats! Boats! Boats! board book provides the perfect way to introduce reading in your home. Children will learn about boats and water as they connect toy bathtub boats with boats they see on the waterways. This book engages early learners by using short, simple language and detailed illustrations. Designed to be child-friendly, this 10-page early learning resource features round corners, board book binding, and a UV varnish finish for easy clean up. Each board book measures 5.25" x 5.25" and features spacers.
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  • Car: Things That Go Board Books

    DK Publishing

    Board book (DK Preschool, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Shaped Board Books. Stunning and sturdy, these Shaped Board Books are perfect for little and wide eyes.
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  • Sea Urchins

    Michael Rajczak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Introduces sea urchins, describing their physical features, movement, defense mechanisms, danger to humans, and the role they play in the ocean ecosystem.
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  • Scorpions

    Therese Shea

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    To many, the curved tail of a scorpion is a scary sight. Though it uses a deadly poison to subdue prey and protect itself from predators, only 25 species of scorpion have a venom very harmful to people. Readers learn the particulars of the scorpion stinger as well as the arachnids diet and habits. Full-color photographs bring readers close to this small carnivorewhich most would avoid if seen in person! Fact boxes add further detail to the main content, engaging readers with science information consistent with bug units included in the curriculum.
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  • Bulldozer

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, Oct. 20, 1997)
    Sturdy, die-cut construction and colorful illustrations introduce small children to all kinds of intriguing construction vehicles and what they do.
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  • Tractor

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Look at all the amazing machines you'll find on a farm. Take a close look at a tractor and its various attachments and learn how a crop is planted and cared for. Looking at a variety of machines with a wide range of uses, the Machines at Work series explains how vehicles help people on farms, construction sites, and other busy places. Each of the books answers questions with bright, interesting photographs of machines in different situations to explain how they work and what they do. Complete with plenty of amazing facts on this popular subject, the Machines at Work series is sure to be a hit with young readers and machine enthusiasts. Vroom-vroom!
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  • Sea Anemones

    Walter Laplante

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Even the most inactive animals can be dangerous! The deadly stinging tentacles of the sea anemone are useful and multifunctional. Theyre used to kill and capture food, keep predators away, and protect territory. Readers dive deep into the world of these fascinating invertebrates, learning many facts, including details about their body structure and their symbiotic relationship with clown fish. Brightly colored photographs showcase the beauty of the sea anemone and its marine environment. Fact boxes add even more information to main content that supports the science curriculum.
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  • Plane: Things That Go Board Books

    DK Publishing

    Board book (DK Children, Oct. 20, 1997)
    Designed for the youngest children, an engaging board book, featuring brightly colored artwork, simple captions, and sturdy, hands-on construction explores the world of aviation and different types of aircraft.
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  • Killer Bees

    Sarah Machajewski

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces killer bees, discussing how they came to the United States, their physical features, and the danger they represent when they attack in swarms.
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  • Jellyfish

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Box jellyfish are responsible for about 20 to 40 deaths in the Philippines each year. The sting of one species of box jellyfish can kill a person in 3 minutes! While these are some of the deadliest jellyfish, all species of jellyfish sting, both for defense and to hunt for food. Full-color photographs introduce readers to the growing population of jellyfish in Earths oceans. From the strange-but-cool life cycle of the jellyfish to the specifics of their stinging tentacles, the main text includes interesting science content, astonishing fact boxes, and safety information about sharing the oceans with these stinging creatures.
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  • Tractor, El / Tractor Book

    DK

    Board book (DK Children, July 5, 2004)
    Tractors, trailers, and harvesters fill the pages of this special shaped board book - perfect for little hands to hold. Simple sentences about tractors and diggers help introduce Baby to first words in Spanish and English.
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