No matter where we live, trucks are a part of everyday life. They haul, construct, and transport people. Sometimes, it's the young, curious minds that ask the question: What makes a truck go? This high-interest volume focuses on the mechanics of trucks through at-level and accessible text, colorful photographs of trucks and truck parts, and graphics that visually support key concepts. An energetic, eye-catching design and Did You Know? fact boxes provide more support and interest for the budding engineer.