Why? Why? Why? (Vol. 38): Everything About Trucks, Excavators and Tractors
Wieso? Weshalb? Warum?, Band 38: Alles über Laster, Bagger und Traktoren
View all books in the series- What do heavy machines help us do? Which vehicles have arms, and why doesn't a crane tip over? Highly detailed illustrations and texts written just for children explain some first puzzling questions about vehicles and technology.
- The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in Germany
- WWW has been translated into 20 other languages
- With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, curious minds
16 pp
4 years +
24,5 x 27,8 cm
EUR 14.99
June 2006
Wire-O
978-3-473-32755-3
• With flaps.
Content
What purposes do vehicles serve? Which kinds of trucks are there, and what kinds of things do their drivers have to know? Which vehicles have arms, and why do some of them need computers and cameras? How is a tractor steered, and why doesn't a crane tip over?Vehicles are something we encounter every day, and they make our lives much easier. This book takes a close look at how they are built and how they function. What technical construction makes it possible to transport freight that weighs many tons? And what exactly is a PTO shaft? Young truck fans will get to know the big vehicles up close and personal, as well as the role they play in our lives.
About the Series
The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of conveying just the information that kids want to know. Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the series explore subjects of great interest to young children. The thousands of questions children ask daily are answered by means of interactive elements, engaging illustrations, and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively illustrations convey so much, the books hold children's interest even without an adult to read the clear, friendly texts. WWW is ideally suited for preschool and kindergarten ages, for children 4 to 7 years old.
The Author
Andrea Erne was born in 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany. She studied German, politics and cultural studies and began her career as an editor for a daily newspaper. She then moved to a large children's book publisher, and later began working freelance as an editor and author for book publishers and newspapers.
The Illustrator
Wolfgang Metzger is trained in lithography and graphic design. After his studies he illustrated textbooks for a long time, but has concentrated on designing and illustrating children's books for more than 20 years. His books have become bestsellers, with more than 8 million copies sold in German language territories. Wolfgang Metzger has four daughters and lives with his family near Stuttgart.
