I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip - Hardcover

by Kelly Rice Schmitt (Author), Jam Dong (Illustrator)

Hit the open road with I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip--an action-packed picture book that celebrates the power, purpose, and adventure of trucking across America.

From sunrise to snowstorm, readers climb into the driver's seat alongside a skilled trucker and her loyal pup as they journey from coast to coast. With rumbling engines, roaring highways, and towering loads of cargo, this story reveals how big rigs deliver the goods that keep neighborhoods and industries running--everything from toys to tools and supplies. Along the way, the driver encounters other trucks, navigates mountain passes, and shows the teamwork and grit behind every successful haul.

Perfect for classrooms, STEM programs, or families connected to the trucking, energy, or logistics industries, this book highlights how truckers keep the economy and everyday life in motion.

Key Features:

• Engaging story that follows a cross-country trucking adventure
• Highlights the vital role of trucks in global logistics and supply chains
• Features a female driver and her canine co-pilot--promoting diversity in STEM and transportation fields
• Encourages curiosity about engineering, geography, and problem-solving
• Perfect companion to I Ship and I Fuel for exploring how the world stays connected

Part of the acclaimed On the Move series, I Truck inspires young readers to explore how goods move from production to delivery, teaching real-world science and geography through storytelling that's both educational and fun.