Clever Cogz is a robotic dog who loves to explore machines with his sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt. In The Book of Cars and Trucks, the friends learn all about the various parts of cars and trucks - wheels, tires, engines, etc. Detailed diagrams label each part and explain its function. There are also facts about the first car race, the fastest car (763 m.p.h.), campers, trucks, and fire engines. The final page has six questions to check on how much readers have learned.
In The Book of Space Rockets, Cogz and his buddies learn about rockets - design, flight, and fuel; and various spacecraft from the lunar module to space stations. Diagrams point out fuel tanks and payload on a rocket, as well as the laser and robotic arm on the Mars Rover. Milestones such as the Sputnik 1, the Hubble Telescope, and the Apollo 11 are featured. There are also review questions on the final page.
All the books in the series include humor as the characters satisfy their curiosity. For instance, Nutty is disappointed to learn the moon is made of rocks and metals. "What?! No Cheese?!" exclaims the little mouse. Bolt enjoys trying out some of the vegetables from the space station's garden. And Cogz makes puns like "That's wheely clever!" when talking about how wheels allow cars to move easily.
Perfect for early elementary readers who share a fascination with transportation and gadgets.
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