Trucks Nonfiction

The Open Road Promised Freedom. For His Victims, It Became a Highway of Horrors… For decades, America’s highways have been symbols of adventure and independence. But hidden in their shadows was a predator who turned freedom into fear. This is the untold, shocking true story of Robert Ben Rhoades—the long-haul trucker who transformed his eighteen-wheeler into a rolling dungeon and stalked the interstates as one of the most sadistic killers in modern history. The Truck Stop Killer’s Double Life By day, Rhoades appeared ordinary: a polite, quiet driver hauling freight across the ...

Growling engines, huge tires, and daring drivers all come together in a monster truck show. These giant trucks may weigh five tons and be 10 feet tall, but they can pull off some high-flying stunts. From high wheelies to one-on-one races, find out how these ground-shaking trucks impress audiences everywhere.

If bedtime feels stressful or your child struggles with anxiety, I'm here to help. With gentle, heartwarming tales, each story in this book follows a lovable character as they learn simple ways to manage big feelings—like breathing through nerves, writing down worries, or remembering their brave moments.

Learn about tractors.

Learn about the job of a garbage collector and how a garbage truck works.

This audiobook offers listeners a close-up look at monster trucks. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

Some race cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on dirt, while others race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in common...speed!

Learn how a dump truck is operated.

This audiobook tells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.

Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young listeners will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.

Describes some of the different kinds of vehicles that workers drive.

Learn how a bulldozer is operated.

Learn about paramedics and how an ambulance works.

A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young listeners will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

Listeners will learn over 100 facts about military land vehicles, such as tanks, armored cars, motorcycles, and patrol buggies.

Learn about the job of a fire fighter and how a fire engine works.

Inspired by the popular 8-Bit Mighty Trucks picture book, this audiobook brings 20 awesome trucks to life with playful narration, fun facts, and exciting sound effects. From dump trucks and cement mixers to ice cream trucks and fire engines, each vehicle is introduced in a kid-friendly way that sparks imagination and curiosity.

Based on his 2010 Truck Stop Hell short story, Steven LaChance delivers one of the scariest stories ever told with the frightening full-length version. Crazy, A Prayer for the Dead, surrounds a group of misfits who find themselves stuck in their own version of Hell within an old truck stop on Route 66. Years later, paranormal investigators are brought to the location and end up uncovering the truth and horror of the souls damned within. The book is based upon, and inspired by, an actual paranormal case led by Steven LaChance in 2006. Steven LaChance weaves the one night of horror and its ...

Reaching speeds of 230 miles per hour, Indy cars are the fastest automobiles on the world’s racecourses. But besides being speedy, Indy cars are modern technological marvels. Find out how even the tiniest tweaks can mean the difference between winning and losing.

Children will explore rescue vehicles, including a fire truck, ambulance, police car, helicopter, and more. From a fire truck to a Coast Guard boat, this helpful book will have children rescue ready!