Italian-born Ettore Bugatti, well known for the beauty of his designs, brought grandeur to the world of automobiles. In 1909 he founded the company that would make the high-performance car that would bear his name. But the car line foundered and the company found itself manufacturing airplane parts in the 1960s. This beautiful book describes the legendary car, model stats, and how the Buggati line has made a comeback in the last decade having been revived by Volkswagen with new models: EB 218, Chiron, and Veyron.

Choo Choo Kids love trains Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains
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Introduces readers to the purpose and parts of concrete mixers. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

This title introduces readers to the Porsche 918 Spyder, covering its history, unique features, and defining characteristics. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

This book introduces readers to the world's fastest cars, highlighting record-setting cars from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

This book reveals the fascinating history of cars, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

First Facts and Flaps: Mighty Machines is jam-packed with fun information, incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) topics. With over thirty flaps, a turn-and-learn wheel and a foldout ending, children will love learning in a hands-on, playful way. Find out about all kinds of machines from seesaws and ramps to machines that can deliver your pizza or explore outer space! Pairing bold, colourful scenes from illustrator Lon Lee with rhyming text and a page of informative fun facts, this is the perfect novelty book for children just starting to find out more about the world around them. Discover more of the First Facts and Flaps series with Giant Dinosaurs, Amazing Animals, Brilliant Body, Super Space and Planet Earth.

How have bats and cheetahs inspired new modes of transport? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best new modes of transport that have been inspired by the natural world.

BANG! What is G-force? What is a sonic boom? Find out more about the science of fast cars and high speed. Do You Know? is a series of levelled non-fiction books featuring video content, project work and critical-thinking activities to motivate and engage young learners. Covering a range of STEM topics from nocturnal animals to climate change, Do You Know? takes an enquiry-based approach, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills. Recommended for children aged 7+, there are four levels progressing from CEFR level Pre-A1 to level A2. Each reader is accompanied by online video content, audio, video and comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. High Speed, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.

This title introduces readers to the features, brand history, and sponsored motocross athletes of Honda dirt bikes. This title includes informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

This title will teach readers everything they want to know about concrete mixers, from its important parts to the many jobs it helps with on and off the construction site. This is a Level 2 title and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Journey Through offers young readers the chance to take a trip through exciting world countries using different modes of transport, from train and car to bicycle and private jet. Along the way the traveller visits highlighted places both well known and less known, and learns lots of exciting facts about history, language, culture and much more.

Journey Through South Africa offers a look at the geography landscape, culture and people of this country in southernmost tip of the African continent. Experience the exciting buzz of Cape Town, the spectacular national parks, mountains and plateaus, and the amazing coastlines as you explore this colourful and diverse country, finding out about its wildlife, people, geography and economy along the way.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. * Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts * Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills * Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) * Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests * A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources Thomas and the Giant Pandas, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence. Thomas is in China. What animals does he see? Is there a Giant Panda? Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Amazing Vehicles read by Sophie Aldred.

Oh no! There's been a robbery! Join our eccentric explorer, Cassandra, on a Ladybird Audio Adventure, as we track down stolen helicopters, submarines and cars in this fact-filled journey of discovery.

Turn the sound up and join the adventure!