Meet Axel
Axel is this type of vehicle.
A truck
This classic, loud 5-letter sound word is what Axel's engine makes when he goes fast.
Vroom
Axel frequently has to prove himself because he is racing against trucks that are much bigger and have this trait.
Faster
This part of Axel holds his fuel, helps him move, and makes the loud "Vroom" sound.
The engine
The Axel series is published under this beginner reader level.
My First I Can Read
Axel is painted this bright color.
Red
When Axel's dog friend, Rex, gets super excited during a race, he lets out this howling noise.
Aroo
This is the ultimate goal Axel reaches at the end of a long, fast track to finish the race.
The Finish Line
Axel uses these clear glass front parts to see the track ahead when it gets dark or dusty.
The headlights
This author wrote the simple, declarative sentences for the Axel books.
J.D. Riley
Even though Axel is a little truck, he is known for having very great, big versions of these.
Wheels
This quick 3-letter sound word is used to describe Axel's tires spinning fast on the track.
Zip
Instead of smooth highway roads, Axel uses his massive tires to travel on this bumpy, unpaved type of path.
A dirt road
This is the open, flat back area of Axel where Rex the dog safely sits and rides along.
The truck bed
This talented artist created the bold, bright, and playful illustrations of Axel.
Brandon Dorman
This is the name of Axel's faithful dog pal who loves to ride along.
Rex
Axel yells out this 5-letter excited cheer while he speeds along with his pal.
Yahoo
To make the races more exciting and difficult, the tracks often feature these high mounds of dirt that send vehicles airborne.
Hills
Axel uses this internal part to direct his giant tires left and right through the sharp track turns.
The steering wheel
Most of the individual Axel storybooks are exactly this many pages long.
24
Axel has these two things, which keep him trying his best against bigger vehicles.
Big Dreams and a Big Heart
When the giant trucks bounce around at the track, their massive tires make this heavy sound.
Thump
Even when the bigger trucks are leading, Axel never does this action, proving his determined spirit.
Give Up
These metal protective strips over Axel's big tires prevent mud and rocks from flying everywhere while he spins.
The fender
The books use this reading strategy of repeating sounds to help kids build early phonics skills.
Word repetition