dump trucks

Charlie, who is nervous about his first day of school, and Dumpy the Dumptruck, who is nervous about his first construction job, gradually adjust to their new settings after making new friends.

After bringing dinner to some of his farm animal friends, Dumpy helps Mama Goat search the farm for her missing baby.

When Mrs. Barnes declares that "It's Apple Day," Dumpy wants to help and finally gets his chance once all of the apples are picked and made into pies, apple butter, and candy apples.

Dumpy the dump truck and his friends work together to save a fishing boat which is caught in a storm.

Steve and his Mighty Loader keep busy six days a week, building roads, digging ditches, and working at other jobs that need dirt moved around.

After Charlie and his grandfather fix up a rusty old dump truck, they use Dumpy to help Trundle the tractor, Bee Bee the backhoe, and Stinky the garbage truck build a new barn.

Detailed diagrams, colorful illustrations, and simple text teach young readers what dump trucks are used for and how they work.

A gang of mini mechanics introduces the tools and equipment needed to be a good mechanic, and describes six different diggers and dumpers, and how they are used.

Henry describes the work he does as a dump truck driver, and provides information about how the truck operates.