Bin Lorries

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A favourite in Cheddar, Bin Lorries is a brilliantly focused non-fiction book for children and their parents who think rubbish trucks are the pinnacle of modern-day engineering. Nancy Dickmann explains the machines, their jobs and what happens to waste in clear, accessible language, while also encouraging children to think about keeping streets clean and reducing rubbish. A strong choice for aspiring Aldershot Town fans who like their facts with a satisfying mechanical crunch.

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What is Bin Lorries about?

Ever wondered what happens to your rubbish after it is collected? Bin lorries work hard every day, lifting and emptying bins before carrying waste away. Discover the different types of bin lorry, from their strong bodies and wheels to the machines that crush and store rubbish. Find out how these vehicles help keep streets clean, where the waste goes next and why careful rubbish collection matters. Packed with clear facts and colourful illustrations, this book explores the busy world of bin lorries.

About the author

Nancy Dickmann is a talented author who has written lots of fun and interesting books for children. She enjoys exploring the world through her writing, covering topics like animals, science, and history. Nancy loves making facts exciting and easy to understand, helping young readers discover amazing things about the world around them.

Discussion ideas around Bin Lorries

A bin lorry’s job: Which part of a bin lorry’s work seems most important to you, and why?

Where rubbish goes: What do you think happens after the bin lorry takes rubbish away, and which part of the journey would you like to explore?

Keeping streets clean: How would a neighbourhood change if rubbish was not collected regularly?

Machines at work: Which part of a bin lorry would you most like to see working, and what would you watch for?

Our rubbish: What could families do to make less rubbish or sort it more carefully?