Functional and realistic without being fussy, these toy trucks boast wheels that roll, buckets that lift, and winches that pull.

Wooden toy trucks are great projects both for the woodworker who builds them as well as for the end user who'll derive hours of pleasure playing with them. In this collection of 10 working vehicles, author Les Neufeld has selected toys that are consistently rated by toy manufacturers and retailers as top sellers. All the toys are meant to be used and played with, so they are sturdily built and can be made by woodworkers of all skill levels. The toys are grouped into three sections: four giant machines, including a dump truck and loader; three midsize working trucks; and an eclectic group of vehicles, including a school bus in monster-truck mode and an articulated 8-wheel tractor with trailer.

Perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Meet a rowdy cast of truck friends who work together to create a thunderstorm in this fun and comforting bedtime read. Was that a flash of lightning? A rumble of thunder? Better get ready—there's a new crew in town! As Bulldozer piles up clouds and Tanker Truck hauls the rain, the whole Thunder Truck gang works together to build a tremendous storm. Brimming with energy and fun, this cheerful bedtime story is perfect for snuggling, no matter the weather.

Les Neufeld redesigns the all-time favorites of the Dinky Toys line so woodworkers can craft playful wooden versions of these iconic metal toys.

Loud sirens. Bright colors. Real heroes--a fire truck book for toddlers The loud sirens, the bright red paint, and a ladder that seems to extend into the clouds--it's no wonder why toddlers are obsessed with firetrucks. Go, Go, Fire Trucks! is a standout selection in truck books for toddler boys ages 3 and under; an engaging experience that will dazzle their imagination with real-life photos and a fun rhyming story. Go beyond other truck books for toddler boys with a peek into the daily lives of our brave firefighters. With easy rhymes, they'll learn how a fire station works, about different firefighting vehicles, and even meet the firehouse pet! This top choice among truck books for toddler boys includes: Variety of trucks--It's not just the average fire engines they'll discover but also vehicles like ambulances, wildland engines, firefighting planes, and more. Hot knowledge--With helpful labels, they'll be able to identify certain parts of the truck, tools, and firefighting gear in one of the most comprehensive truck books for toddler boys. Blazing details--The up-close photography shows all the intricate details of a standard fire engine. With colorful images and an entertaining story, this book is everything truck books for toddler boys should be.

Exploded diagrams, photos, materials lists, & detailed step-by-step instructions make each woodworking project all but foolproof.

When it comes to making that special wooden toy, space is the new frontier. Wooden toy designs have changed very little since long before we first landed on the moon: plenty of cars, p-prop planes, trucks, and trains--and, yes, that occasional Buck Rodgers-era rocket--but few projects that hint at the world of the future. No longer. With Wooden Toy Spacecraft, the iconic wooden toy blasts off into the 21st century with this collection of 12 state-of-the-art spacecraft that you can build in a weekend. Going well beyond tired old rocket ships, woodworker Gonzalo Ferreyra offers up an intergalactic fleet of original designs that can fly proudly alongside the classics we know from film, television, and our real-world history of space exploration. Dozens of detailed photographs and clear, concise instructions make even the most challenging techniques easy to conquer. With a few pieces of lumber, some cut-offs from your scrap box, and a healthy dose of future-vision, space geeks of all ages can craft a beautiful, awe-inspiring vehicle to proudly display or to gift to that special kiddo for hours of imaginative play.

Describes different types of trucks.

For the past four decades there have existed a variety of debates concerning the creation of the monster truck. Most of the arguments are flawed, as they are largely based on the fundamental presumption that the monster truck is a static concept in terms of both construction and purpose. This book delineates how the monster truck is not a singular creation but instead the sum of many technologies orchestrated in a manner to achieve purposes that, like the vehicles, have evolved over time. Author Marty Garza takes the reader on a journey through various phases of monster truck development and occasionally provides evidence of the existence of variations of the concept that predate the establishment of the term. Monster truck fans will be provided with not only the nuts and bolts of individual technological developments but also the context in which they were created. Monster Trucksdepicts unique images that are true to the very nature of the developments themselves. The imagery may be dated, but it's vitally important for the preservation of the heritage of the monster truck industry and serves to recognize those individuals whose contributions have been largely overlooked though they played a significant role in achieving the spectacular level of technology observed today.

It was a day like any other, crystal blue sky and warm summer air, as young Nathan Spiteri walked into a change room at a familiar public swimming pool and experienced a turn of events that would alter his life forever. In his powerful and deeply vulnerable memoir, Spiteri dives into the trauma of being brutally abused, groomed and manipulated by the actions of a vicious paedophile. It is a ''coming-of-age'' story, a tour-de-force that ushers the reader into the world of abuse, addiction, sex, drugs and violence. In words poetic, as well as raw and real, Spiteri paints a stunning masterpiece of triumph over tragedy; a powerful canvas of self-discovery, therapeutic growth and self-love. Spiteri offers a cautionary tale for all parents who are raising children; and an anthem of survival for anyone who has suffered the difficulties of youth. In our search for a better life, Toy Cars proves that love and healing are possible.