Monster trucks can leave a path of destruction behind them, and people love them for it. These vehicles are trucks that have been altered in a few ways, including the addition of very large tires. Monster trucks often perform tricks for crowds. They jump over and crush objects. The first monster truck appeared in the 1970s. Readers will learn about this history and how the monster truck Bigfoot gained a following in the 1980s. Enthusiasts of machinery can learn what makes a monster truck unique. Full-color photographs and exciting text show just what a monster truck can do.