Great Resource For Curious Kids
Author: Neil Clark
Illustrator: Neil Clark
Publisher: QEB Publishing (May 14, 2019)
- Genre: Picture Book
- Series: Clever Cogz
- Pages: 24
Description:
Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about how cars, trucks and other big vehicles work, in this bright and fun STEM title. Cogz and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, guide the reader through the workings of a car, looking closely at all the different parts. Covering key STEM themes of engineering, physics and inventions, and with a fun quiz to test young readers’ knowledge, this book will get kids engaged and hands-on with learning.
Perfect for vehicle-mad pre-schoolers, the Clever Cogz series lets young readers discover different vehicles, from space rockets to racing cars. Bite-sized text and colorful, informative illustrations introduce the transport topics in a simple, engaging way for young readers with a passion for machines. from the publisher
Thank you Quarto Publishing, Neil Clark, and NetGalley for this ARC
My Thoughts:
My first thought was that my son would have loved this book when he was small. My second thought was that it isn’t the typical picture book that many might be expecting for their little ones.
While this book has fun illustrations, there isn’t the normal picture book word count. Below is an example of what is included on a page:
Wheels
Wheels make it easy to transport heavy things from one place to another. Do you know why wheels are always round? If wheels were square or triangle-shaped they wouldn’t be able to roll along the ground.
Working Together
Car wheels work in pairs. Two wheels are joined together by an axle. The engine turns the axle, which turns the wheels and makes the car move along.
Many children will love the educational part of this book and the bright illustrations. They will learn various exciting and interesting discoveries about cars and trucks.
As an example, the book teaches that trucks carry cargo, a word that will most likely offer a teaching opportunity. The text also points out that truck drivers travel many miles and have a sleeping compartment in their cab. It teaches about the number of tires and even the type of fuel needed for large trucks.
What Concerned Me:
It’s a little advanced for what most people consider to be a picture book.
What I Liked Most:
If it fits your child’s attention span and vocabulary I highly recommend it. Perfect for many classrooms who would like to include STEM books.
About the Author
Neil Clark has always had a passion for design and storytelling. Though he hoped to be a rock star, he has done quite well and is happy as an illustrator and author.
