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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies > General
A beautifully illustrative history of the world's most iconic and
popular cars of all time. Perfect for children and adult motoring
fans alike! Cars do so much more than get us from A to B: they are
vehicles of beauty that allow drivers to determine their own
destination. Trace their extraordinary history in this gorgeously
illustrated guide, from Benz's first motor wagon to the
jet-propelled ThrustSSC. Along the way, discover how the social
upheavals of the past 140 years diverted the car's journey: two
world wars, economic crashes, the digital revolution and more.
Finally, explore the fantastical cars that have been imagined in
film and the incredible vehicles that await us in the future. If
you liked The Car Book, Fifty Cars that Changed the World and Car
Science, you'll love The Story of the Car. Written by acclaimed
motor expert Giles Chapman, and beautifully illustrated by the Us
Now design studio, this is a visual treat for anyone who is
fascinated by cars. The Story of the Car is the start of a
groundbreaking series of stunning books on the social history of
transport, with The Story of Flight and The Story of Space Travel
to follow.
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I Love Trains
(Hardcover)
Joann a Quitmeyer; Photographs by Wallace D Quitmeyer
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Discovery Miles 6 570
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No one rules the streets of Gotham like Batman. His road vehicles
are tricked out with rocket boosters, weaponry, and so much more.
But Batman is a fictional superhero none of his gear is real,
right? Think again Look inside to explore how the amazing features
in the Batmobile and Batcycle are actually rooted in real world
science and engineering.
In this book on the history of flight in Scotland you can: find out
about the man who tried to fly off the wall at Stirling Castle and
about Percy Pilcher and his fragile 'Bat' glider; be amazed at the
story of Vincenzo Lunardi, and his balloon flight in 1785 from
Edinburgh to Fife; see how aircraft are used in war, from the
airships, and planes with open cock-pits, in World War I, to the
Cold War V-bombers; read about UFOs in the 'Falkirk Triangle', the
short-lived Rocket Post and much more; and check out how you can
visit Concorde Alpha Alpha at the National Museum of Flight in East
Lothian, and the other flying machines there.
Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a
beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book
across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away,
over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With
stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlen and gentle narrative
text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the
people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect
gift! From factory workers and train drivers to container ship
captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be
fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their
hands made its way all around the world! Bonus non-fiction material
includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special
delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than
100 car badges to find. From Jeep and Fiat to Lamborghini and Lada,
they'll learn about all different cars and their unique logos. And
once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their
official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books
to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more
automotive fun check out i-SPY Cars (ISBN 9780008386504).
Elephants driving diggers? Gorillas on scooters?
A shark in the bath? A kangaroo ... on the loo?
Join in with the fun as an array of improbable creatures tries to be helpful (with hilarious consequences) in this laugh-out-loud picture book.
The brilliant follow-up to the bestselling You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus
The Ultimate series is a worldwide success because it offers
readers an intriguing close-up view of their subject with lots of
opportunity for hands-on interaction with flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and
more! What better subject than airplanes and airports, endlessly
fascinating to children of all ages-from the detailed instruments
of a Boeing 747 cockpit to the mysterious innards of a baggage
carousel, The Ultimate Book of Airports delivers absorbing
information and hours of fun. It's the perfect book to prepare
young readers for a first flight!
Peter and Grandpa make a little electric loco from an old mobility
scooter and bits of wood and metal from around the farm. With the
aid of Grandpa's furnace, scrap iron is heated until it is white
hot and liquid, then moulded into wheels. With a bit of wiring and
paint, the engine is ready to go, but for how long? A "making"
adventure with a twist for Peter and his Grandpa. Lots of technical
information with 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12 years.
Railway fun isn't just limited to adventures during the hot summer
months. There's always something to be done on the railway whatever
the time of year. During the winter there are running repairs to be
done and time for construction projects in the workshop. The
children have lots of fun creating their SPLAT machine to help
paint all the sleepers, while in the Spring as the days getting
slightly longer and it's time for spring cleaning at the station
and fixing up the track. As summer arrives more time is spent on
the railway which they use to raise money for charity with a non
stop train ride! Then in Autumn, pumpkins adorn the railway with a
scary vision appearing during the spooky ghost train party - thanks
to another of Peter's inventions!
_______________ The story of WWII starring the brilliant pilots
you've never heard of... the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary
(ATA) who battled against the odds to get the air force's planes to
the front lines. This coming-of-age tale is perfect for fans of
Emma Carroll, Michael Morpurgo and Hilary McKay. _______________
October, 1942. When twelve-year-old Billie is out exploring with
her pet chicken, she sees a plane crash into a field and is left
wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more,
Billie finds a way into the ATA - a group of amazing pilots who
defy the odds to get planes from the factories to the front lines -
and her life changes for ever. Some of the pilots are men who are
too old, or too injured for the air force. But many more are women.
Intrepid, inspiring women who show Billie what she might grow up to
become. With missions including ferrying turkeys over from Ireland
and flying unfamiliar, broken planes, Billie is desperate to help.
But piloting fighter planes could turn out to be more than she
bargained for...
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I Am the Subway
(Hardcover)
Kim Hyo-Eun; Translated by Deborah Smith
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Discovery Miles 3 560
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An Observer Picture Book of the Year A cinematic journey through
the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we
travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation
of the bestselling Korean picture book. Accompanied by the
constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city,
the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it
welcomes and farewells people, and holds them - along with their
joys, hopes, fears, and memories - in its embrace. Originally
published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with
the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I
Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be
found in crowded metropolitan cities. '[S]ensitive, closely
observed portraits.' -Publishers Weekly 'A contemplative, poignant
rendering of everyday journeys.' -Kirkus Reviews '[B]eautiful and
unusual.' -Youth Services Book Review 'Bewitching.' -Foreword
Reviews 'A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway
makes for an unforgettable journey.' -BookPage
The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies
and toddlers! Each title in this stylish series has five spreads
with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In
Where's Mr Digger?, you're on the look out for Mrs Bulldozer, Mr
Mixer, Mrs Tipper and Mr Digger himself! Lift the final flap and
there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.
Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough
enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.
And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other
titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt
Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt
Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year
2017 The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for
little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the
tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela
Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and
retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to
share with very little ones. BookTrust
This charming concertina book follows the journey of a little
submersible on a voyage beneath the waves, down into the deep dark
ocean and back again. Folding out to nearly 2.5 metres, children
can look at all the different things the sub sees on its way, as it
travels past a shipwreck, through a coral reef, near to a pod of
orcas hunting for their lunch, close to a leatherback turtle
feasting on jellyfish, and past some rather strange deep-sea fish.
Playful text guides the journey, providing a fun shared experience
and a conversation starter for parents and young children. The
reverse side of the concertina features spot illustrations picked
out from the main scene, with more expansive information about
submarines, ocean life and the dangers it is facing.
This charming concertina book follows the journey of a little ship
on a voyage across the sea. Folding out to nearly 2.5 metres,
children can look at all the different things the ship sees on its
way, as it chugs past fishing vessels, a tanker and a humongous
cruise ship, alongside leaping dolphins and shoals of flying fish,
through the high, choppy waves of a lightning storm, and finally
reaching its own little harbour. Playful text guides the journey,
providing fun shared experience and conversation starter for
parents and young children. The reverse side of the concertina
features spot illustrations picked out from the main scene, with a
more expansive information about each element, from ships to ocean
life.
Build 11 awesome LEGO (R) machines! With 58 LEGO (R) elements. This
activity kit will have you building 11 machines that whirl, flip,
punch and cruise! Including: a gravity-powered car, a boxing robot,
a claw, a catapult, a spin-o-vision, a ghost mobile car, a rollin'
T-Rex, a whirling fan, a mixing machine, a micro movie maker and a
gravity-drop coaster. Make, experiment and play with KLUTZ . What
is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits,
designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique
combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and
materials, and hearty helpings of humor is 100% guaranteed to
kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended
Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need
This ultimate train sticker book is great for children obsessed
with railways and engines. With over 60 reusable stickers, children
can learn about everything from early steam trains right up to
Japanese bullet trains. Packed with fun facts and interesting
information for budding engineers, children can expand their
knowledge and get creative with this train activity book. Children
can discover what a chaldron is, which world record the Mallard
locomotive set, and when the French TGV trains were introduced.
With stickers that can be reused and moved, the Train Ultimate
Sticker Book is a perfect book for children aged 5 to 7 fascinated
by this terrific transport.
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