Curious George gets into trouble when he boards a dump truck and spills a load of dirt in a pond but redeems himself when the dirt creates an island for the pond's ducks.
Rhythmic text tells the story of a truck that gets stuck in a big pothole and requires the aid of one helper-filled vehicle after another to get it to budge.
Details the characteristics of dump trucks and examines how they function and how they are used. Includes full-color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and sources of more information.
Introduction to dump trucks, covering their size, movement, role in the process of construction, and such defining features as their beds and large wheels.