Author: Amy L. Best Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 0814799310 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 267
Book Description
Drawing on interviews with over 100 young men and women, and five years of research, the author explores the fast-paced world of kids and their cars. She reveals a world where cars have incredible significance for kids, as a means of transportation and thereby freedom to come and go, as status symbols and as a means to express their identities.
Author: Susan Blackaby Publisher: High Noon Books ISBN: 163402303X Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
Everything goes fast at Formula One car races! The cars and the pit crew work at lightning speed. It's a risky sport. Drivers need top skills. Yet the first cars raced at a top speed of only 10-1/2 miles an hour. How did racing get so much faster from then to now? Find out what it takes to drive a race car, ride through the back country, restore an old car, or fly over the water. Traveling on wheels, on water, or in the air can be pretty cool. Race Cars is one of 6 books in a set called Cool Rides, which is part of the Sound Out Phonics Based Chapter Books series. Cool Rides (Sound Out Levels 5 and 6) focus on the following skills: contractions, one-syllable spelling patterns, tense endings, word endings, compound words, prefixes and suffixes, and simple two-syllable words. Readers will not be able to tell that each book is written using controlled vocabulary. This audio edition features professional narration and highlights text as it is read. The reader may turn narration on or off while reading.
Author: Margaret Parrish Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1848988451 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
Fast Cars showcases some of the most desirable cars ever made by the top names in car manufacturing: Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and more. The most impressive features and feats of each car are highlighted, while action photos show the cars on the road. There are 'Stats & Facts' boxes loaded with technical details, a glossary that explains automobile terminology and technology and a 'Did you know?' section that includes little-known facts about each of these special cars. Find out about... A supercar called the McLaren F1 that can race to over 240 mph. A Porsche that can race to 186 mph and back to a stop in under a minute. A lightweight and ferociously fast TVR that comes at a bargain price. America's most popular sports car, the blisteringly fast Corvette Z06.
Author: Dan Bova Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids ISBN: 1950785599 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 145
Book Description
The fastest, funniest page-turner on the planet! This is the ultimate book for kids who love slick supercars, powerful monster trucks, and record-smashing speed machines. Buckle up — the only thing more exciting than reading this book about big and fast cars is sitting behind the wheel of one crossing the finish line at the Indy 500! Inside you’ll find amazing color photos, mind-blowing facts, and answers to some very urgent questions, like: Do you know why the van was embarrassed around its friends? Because it had a little gas! Since the invention of the wheel, people have been building machines that go faster and faster and look cooler and cooler. The first cars went about 10 mph, now they easily break 200 mph — and some even drive themselves! Speaking of which, ever wonder whose fault it is if two self-driving cars get in an accident? Pick up this book and find out! Under the hood you’ll discover: Incredible auto-related facts like record setting rides (check out the 763 mph ThrustSSC rocket car!) and answers to seriously silly questions (How do race car drivers pee during a race?) Many S.T.E.A.M. learning opportunities such as the science of how cars work and the history of cars from the Model T to electric cars to a Tesla in space! Behind-the-scenes stories of people with great car-related jobs such as a Hot Wheels designer, the guy who created the Batmobile, a scientist who controls rovers on Mars, and of course, record-setting drivers like Danica Patrick, Alexander Rossi, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and teen sensation Chloe Chambers. Fun activities such as drawing lessons (create your own car cartoon character!) matching games, quizzes, plus tons of jokes. Sneak peeks inside the garages of your favorite famous car-collection celebs like The Rock, Lady Gaga, Guy Fieri and other car-obsessives! The only thing readers need to drive Road & Track Crew Big & Fast Cars is a license for fun. So turn the key, step on the gas and let’s go!
Author: Tammy Gagne Publisher: ISBN: 9781977146991 Category : Automated vehicles Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric race cars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles!"--
Author: Denny Von Finn Publisher: Bellwether Media ISBN: 161211413X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 26
Book Description
Funny cars get their name from their appearance. Their back wheels are much larger than the front wheels. Students will learn about the history and technology behind these fast, exciting race cars.
Author: Brian Laban Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Limited ISBN: 9780004724751 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
The appeal of a fast car never dims, but which are the greatest? Collins Gem Fast Cars selects 100 of the fastest cars, giving the story and key specifications of each car. It is a selection that will generate passion among enthusiasts and provide dreams for the arm-chair driver.
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