"Dump Trucks and Other Big Machines is a bright, fun book about large machines including an introduction to them as well as the distinction between different types of big machines. The book includes an activity section with questions for additional learning and comprehension"--

Introduces various types of monster trucks, including those used in monster truck competition and really big trucks used to do specific jobs like mining or carrying the space shuttle.

Presents a history of transportation from ancient humans using muscle to traveling in space and discusses different modes of transportation.