Things That Go

These books are excellent for kids whose interest is piqued by spaceships and space travel. Hedgie Blasts Off! is a fun imaginative read about a hedgehog who goes to space. Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 has fascinating photographs and an appealing story. All of these are winners. Ages 4 — 8.

Books about farm and construction equipment fascinate those with a mind for engineering and how things work, even from a very young age. You can practically see the wheels in their minds turning, sometimes before they can speak. Feed that hunger with these engaging picks, some of the best offerings currently on the market. Ages 4 — 8.

These books are perfect for children who have a true fascination with trains. They present plenty of pictures and are engaging for little ones, while children who are ready can read the explanations of how trains work by themselves. Ages 4 — 10.