How Cars Work

Author: Tom Newton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966862300
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
How Cars Work is a completely illustrated primer describing the 250 most important car parts and how they work. This mini test book includes wonderfully simple line drawings and clear language to describe all the automotive systems as well as a glossary, index, and a test after each chapter. How Cars Work provides the basic vocabulary and mechanical knowledge to help a reader talk intelligently with mechanics understand shop manuals, and diagnosis car problems. Tom Newton guides the reader with a one topic per page format that delivers information in bite size chunks, just right for teenage boys. How Cars Work was the most stolen book at Kennedy High School in Richmond California! Teachers like our title and so do librarians. The History channel, Modern Marvels-2000, Actuality Productions, Inc is using How Cars Work to train staff for a documentary on automobiles.

How Cars Work

Author: Nick Arnold
Publisher: Templar Books
ISBN: 9781848777378
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
A unique and interactive guide to understanding how cars operate. This hands-on approach brings theories to life and is a must for budding mechanics and engineers.

How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?

Author: Buffy Silverman
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1467795038
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
"This title offers young readers a look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they zoom around the track at blinding speeds.

Under the Hood

Author: Robin Lawrie
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 9780394826035
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Explains how the engine, cooling system, brakes, and other parts of a car function and demonstrates what happens if they are not cared for properly.

Auto Upkeep

Author: Michael E. Gray
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627020022
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"This 3rd Edition (c) 2013 has been updated and is now in FULL COLOR! Auto Upkeep is an introductory automotive book that provides the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile. From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money. For the full experience, purchase the Auto Upkeep textbook and workbook." -- from publisher's website.

Automotive Technology

Author: James D. Halderman
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780132542616
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, Fourth Edition, meets the needs for a comprehensive book that covers all eight areas of automotive service, plus the soft skills and tool knowledge that must also be taught. Because many automotive systems are intertwined, presenting all systems together in one text makes it easier for the student to see how they are all connected. Topics are divided into 133 short chapters, which makes it easier for instructors and students to learn and master the content.

Engines! How Do Car Engines Work - Cars for Kids Edition - Children's Cars, Trains & Things That Go Books

Author: Pfiffikus
Publisher: Traudl Whlke
ISBN: 9781683776109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
So you like cars but do you know how they work? Can you tell us what engines are and why they work the way they do? If you can't, don't worry, you'll know the answer in a matter of minutes! This educational resource is composed of valuable information that little learners like you can easily understand and remember. Grab a copy today!

Auto Fundamentals

Author: Martin W. Stockel
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
ISBN: 9781566371384
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 607

Book Description
One of the most popular automotive theory texts available, "Auto Fundamentals" provides a study of the design, construction, and operation of all major automotive systems. Content centers around the theory of automotive operation--how and why systems interact.

How Cars Work

Author: Nick Arnold
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 9780762447268
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Kids' passion for cars has always run fast and furious, and this interactive book and kit gives enthusiastic gearheads the opportunity to build the essential parts of a car easily and independently. Colorful and energetic, How Cars Work details the principles for ten basic car mechanisms and includes examples of their everyday use, helpful timelines detailing each part's history, and straightforward instructions on how to build each mechanism. All of the materials needed to build each mechanism are contained within the kit, including machine pieces, nuts and bolts, and a detachable peg board—all color-coded for easy identification. The projects include: wheels, gear box, steering, exhaust valves, timing belt, pistons, suspension, accelerator pedal, and brakes. This follow-up to How Machines Work is hands-on and engaging, certain to inspire the DIY spirit in every child!

Car Science

Author: Richard Hammond
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756651832
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Top Gear's Richard Hammond is in the driving seat for this turbo-charged tour through the nuts and bolts of car technology. Underneath the hood of every car there's a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science going on. G-force, combustion, power: you name it, a car's got it. Help your child discover all about the science of cars with this explosive tour of automobiles in Car Science. Find out how cars revolutionized the world and see how a car functions with jaw-dropping diagrams, cutaway drawings and cool graphics. Steer to the fundamental science behind the mechanics and then sit back for an exciting look into the future of minimal emissions, maximum fun.