Milo's Truck-load of Bones
by
Thomas
A story about Vehicles
for your 4th Grader.
Once upon a time, in a peaceful countryside, lived a sleepy dog named Milo. Milo was a big fan of bones. One day, he won a contest and the prize was a huge pile of bones. Milo was overjoyed but soon realized he had a problem. How was he going to transport all these bones to his house?
Seeing Milo's predicament, his friend Farmer John, who was passing by in his delivery truck, stopped and offered his help. 'Milo, you can use my delivery truck to transport your bones,' he said. Milo was relieved but there was another problem. He didn't know how to drive a truck!
Farmer John decided to teach Milo how to drive the truck. 'First, you need to understand the truck's functions,' he explained. 'This is the steering wheel, it helps you turn the truck. These are the pedals, one to go faster, one to slow down.' Milo listened attentively, eager to learn.
Next, Farmer John showed Milo how to load the bones into the truck. 'You need to arrange them properly so they don't move around while driving,' he advised. Milo carefully arranged the bones, making sure that they were secure.
With the bones loaded and Milo ready to drive, they set off. He was a little nervous at first, but soon got the hang of it. He learned how to use the mirrors to see behind him, and how to signal when he was turning.
As they drove, Milo realized that the truck was heavy. 'That's because of the weight of the bones,' explained Farmer John. 'The more weight a truck carries, the harder it is to drive.' Milo nodded, understanding the concept of weight.
Suddenly, the truck started to slow down. 'Oh no, we're running out of fuel,' said Farmer John. 'We need to stop at a gas station.' Milo learned that trucks, like all vehicles, need fuel to run. They filled up the tank and continued their journey.
On their way, they had to cross a narrow bridge. Milo was scared, but Farmer John encouraged him. 'You can do it, Milo. Just keep your eyes on the road and drive slowly.' With Farmer John's support, Milo successfully crossed the bridge.