Asphalt roller trucks, dump trucks and constructions sites can easily mesmerize children and adults alike. So bring a little of the construction site home with these great books and asphalt resources to share with your family on Read Across America Day.
Wolf Paving is proud to support and celebrate Read Across America Day, on March 2nd, 2016. Established by the National Education Association, Read Across America Day is celebrated each year on Dr. Seuss’ birthday as an opportunity to encourage readers of all ages to build a lifelong love of reading. Read Across America Day is designed to promote local reading events and encourage young children and the young at heart to get excited about reading.
Take a look at our list of asphalt reading resources and celebrate Read Across America Day with Wolf Paving!
East Street by Rita Grey
A hardcover book first published in 2006, this story chronicles the creation of a new road, from rocks and sand, to the addition of asphalt. Detailed 3D illustrations and artwork use actual road-building materials to give the whole book a tactile quality.
Asphalt Rollers – eBook by Kevin Kalmer
With a series of eBooks covering construction and buildings from all angles, author Kevin Kalmer has created an easy-to-navigate photo book with simple explanations for kids. From asphalt rollers, to backhoes and cranes, your children will enjoy the large photos and simple navigation in this eBook series.
Asphalt Paving Magazine
The National Asphalt Paving Association publishes Asphalt Paving Magazine, which is a publication dedicated to the dissemination of the most up-to-date information on asphalt pavement and the paving industry throughout the United States.
Asphalt News
The Asphalt News publication provides consumers with information on asphalt maintenance and repair, maintenance programs and common pavement problems.
Asphalt Magazine
This magazine is a publication of the Asphalt Institute. With discussions on everything from asphalt mixes to manufacturing, and even what to expect in the future of asphalt paving. New articles and information are released multiple times each month.
Wolf Paving Infographics and Checklists
- Just in time for spring, you might want to take a look at our helpful Spring Maintenance Checklist to help you recognize areas of your asphalt pavement that may need maintenance to reduce your potential costs and liabilities.
- The Top 5 Greatest Paving Songs Infographic highlights the music industry’s best inclusion of asphalt and paving in lyric or song form. Take a look and then take a listen and enjoy our top 5 list!
- If you kids love coloring, then take a look at our paving and construction coloring pages! Download a stack of great resources for your kids to color: with rollers, paving images and asphalt galore. Included with these resources, you’ll also find our Summer Safety Checklist!
Thanks for reviewing our 2016 edition of the best paving resources. We hope you enjoyed our list and will consider adding a few of these resources to your reading list!
Are you planning to celebrate Read Across America Day? What is your favorite book?
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