Written by Lilley Light, 'How Fast Does It Go? The Speed of Things - A Childhood Education Science Book About The Speed Of 20 Types Of Transport' from tricycles to cars to space ships and things in-between. The book is filled with wonderful colorful photographs that look amazingly good on all devices and are sure to please kids ages 6-8 and also boys and men. Apart from the great photographs within this book, Lilley provides some historical information, snippets of fact and the speed of each form of transport that are so useful for kids ages 6-8 to help them with their early education physics projects. So who is this book for? Anyone who is interested in, or fascinated by how fast things go. In particular, this book is intended for parents who want to share the learning process with their children and wish to read to their younger children, or for kids ages 6-8 to read and improve their science knowledge. It is a children's non-fiction book about transportation and things that go. Here is a list of the types of transport presented in the book: 1. Tricycle (Trike, 3 Wheeler) 2. Segway PT (Self-Balancing Bike) 3. Roller Skates (Quad Skates and In-Line Skates) 4. Kids' Scooter 5. Gravity Racer (Soapbox Cart, Billy Cart, Trolley, Cart) 6. Water Jet Backpack (Hydro Pack, Jetlev, Jetpack) 7. Powered Paraglider (Paramotoring) 8. Bicycle (Pushbike, Bike) 9. Jet Ski (Sea-Doo, WaveRunner, Personal Watercraft) 10. Powered Scooter and Maxi-Scooter 11. Jet Pack (Rocket Pack) 12. Jetman - Jet Powered Flying Wing 13. Speed Boat (Power Boat) 14. Hang Glider 15. Glider (Sailplane) 16. Racing and Production Motor Bikes 17. Propeller Driven Aircraft 18. Racing Car (Automobile) 19. Jet Aircraft 20. Space Ship (Rocket Ship).

The Sandman: His Ship Stories includes sixteen stories about the building, launching, and sailing of the good brig "Industry" and some of its travels to distant ports. These stories were written by William J. Hopkins, who read them to his own children to help them fall asleep.

Perhaps the greatest instrument of war to come out of the Second World War and forged into something still in use today is arguably-the 1/4-ton reconnaissance car or jeep. The jeep during WW2 was a new and speedy little vehicle designed to get in and go where motorcycles couldn't go. It was the baby of a little company called American Bantam Car Company and the U. S. Army's Infantry Branch.
Grandpa's War Pony was originally written for the author's grandchildren and is now being shared with children everywhere.

A Children's Book about military amphibious vehicles. How the military gets from ship to shore. Pictures and info about landing craft air cushioned (hover craft), amphibious assault vehicles and much more. 60 photos

The thrilling story of Canada's aviation pioneer. Born in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, J. A. Douglas McCurdy had a unique childhood during which he assisted world-famous scientist and inventor, Alexander Graham Bell in fascinating and frequently dangerous experiments conducted with kites and airplanes. He was the first person to fly an airplane in the British Empire. Later he became a barnstormer and daredevil pilot, taking part in some of the earliest air races. He was the first person to fly out of sight of land and the first pilot to receive a wireless message while airborne. McCurdy and the Silver Dart was first published in 1998.

The C-130 Hercules aircraft is one of the most versatile and well-respected transport planes in the Western world. While its usage has been largely military, its long-standing design has made it the perfect choice for many kinds of tasks, both in the military and civilian worlds. While this book is intended to introduce children to this wonderful aircraft, adults may also find themselves eager to learn more about this cherished workhorse.

A child is never more curious than when he or she is a toddler. Every day is a new adventure and an opportunity to learn and explore. Toddlers and preschoolers are like little sponges ready to soak up the world before them. Nurture that sense of wonder and curiosity by giving them age-appropriate material that not only entertains, but also educates your child about real-world subjects. The Curious Toddler series was created to stimulate and engage children from ages 2 to 5 by focusing on subjects of interest to young children. These books are fun to read with your toddler and are sure to stimulate conversation between adult and child. Let's Learn About...Things to Drive is Volume 3 of the Curious Toddler series. Full of beautiful color photos of various types of vehicles, this book is sure to become one of your child's favorite books. Available for your Kindle or as a paperback Be sure to also check out the other books in the Curious Toddler Series: Let's Learn About...Dogs Let's Learn About...Cats Let's Learn About...Things to Drive Let's Learn About...Jungle Animals Let's Learn About...Birds Let's Learn About...Wild Animals Let's Learn About...Horses Let's Learn About...Farm Animals

Join engineer Obie on a journey down the mighty river to pick up his new GP20D locomotive. A journey of knowledge and fun facts about trains and river towboats.

This title explores the impact of Hybrid and Electric Cars on the environment and society

How Boats Work, is told in rhyme; it not only educates, but also entertains anyone reading it, from the very young to the young-at-heart. Arnold, the anchor, introduces the different parts that make a boat work-- from the engine, to the electronics in the pilot house, to the rudder and propeller beneath the boat. He gives each a catchy name as he explains the jobs, and how important they all are in working together to move the boat over the water. Penny Talbot provided the rich colorful illustrations to accompany Arnold's tale. Her many years of cruising, her love of the sea and sea life, and her artistic talent combined to weave a magical look and feel to the story as it unfolded.

Did you know that the world's tallest rollercoaster has a vertical drop that's the height of a 45-floor building? Or that the world's biggest helicopter has been used to transport a frozen woolly mammoth? This book contains stunning pictures and amazing record-busting facts about the biggest, fastest and most powerful machines in the world - plus many others! The Record Busters series is perfect for capturing the interest of both young general readers and older reluctant readers.