This fast-moving book about motorbikes uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the motor, tires, going fast and slow, steering and countersteering, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

This book reveals the fascinating history of airplanes, 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.

Take a high-speed journey through the past, present and future in this illustrated book that celebrates the things that go! From the invention of the wheel, we have held a need for speed and this book uncovers the different modes, methods and machines we have used.

You don't need kids to tell you that Making is Fun. Just get them in a room with simple projects, common household tools and utensils, inexpensive supplies, and their imagination. All young people need is an interest in how the world works, the right tools to explore, and some projects to serve as jumping-off points for their explorations. Make: Simple Flying Things offers five flight projects that are easy to build, inexpensive, and expandable--just add imagination! In this book, you'll make: Paper and rubber-band airplane Paper and foam rockets Rip-cord helicopter and rubber band roto-copter Rocket glider plus roto-copter recovery

Discover cool cars, terrific trucks, and super ships in this wonderful guide to vehicles for young Braille readers. A 30-page tactile reference book, DK Braille On the Move features entries on a fascinating selection of vehicles, from cranes and cars to helicopters and even monster trucks! What is the use of tractors and ploughs? How does a hot air balloon rise up? Why do submarines use sonar equipment? Find the answers to these and many more questions on every page. Entries are written in both Braille and large print to allow readers the opportunity to learn all there is to know about common vehicles, including their makes and their functions. The entries are accompanied by large, embossed, and fully annotated illustrations. A fun quiz towards the end helps readers assess their progress and revise key learnings. Fully endorsed by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), DK Braille On The Move is a wonderful way for curious children to explore everything that drives, glides, ploughs, and flies.

Viking ships, Roman triremes, tugboats, freighters, cruise ships, and more feature in this book that educates children on the history--and possible future--of maritime activity. The book also provides information on the history of ports, their importance to society, and the commercial activities that take place there, as well as on famous shipwrecks and lighthouses throughout history. Children will have fun searching for hidden objects in the pages of this educational book.
"Barcos vikingos, trirremes romanos, remolcadores, cargueros, cruceros y mas se incluyen en este libro que educa a los ninos sobre la historia--y el posible futuro--de la actividad maritima. El libro tambien provee informacion sobre la historia de los puertos, su importancia a la sociedad y las actividades comerciales que se llevan a cabo alli, asi como sobre naufragos famosos y faros a lo largo de la historia. Los ninos disfrutaran buscando los objetos ocultos en las paginas de este libro didactico."

A complete source of information on various types of transport like cars, trucks, sea transport, air transport and land transport has been given in this category. It is enjoyable as well as educative.

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 engaging new title tells the story of Lamborghini - from the humble background of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini to the brand's modern reputation as one of the most stylish supercars. This title includes information about racing history, prototypes, and technical specifications. Stunning full-color photographs capture the essence of this coveted supercar.

Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to exotic animals and familiar construction vehicles, using a friendly voice and educational text crafted for the youngest of readers. Dynamic photos depict the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of animals and the parts, operation, and roles of machines.

This fun new book features the trucks kids idolize, from pickups to big rigs. Amazing photographs show different types of trucks, including Aussie road trains, tankers, rescue, and construction trucks, and explains what they were built to do. A brief look at the past reveals how trucks evolved from simple, steam-powered vehicles to the large, commercial, load-bearing vehicles of today. Other topics include - the components of a truck, including heavy-duty suspension, multiple wheels, and transmission systems - monster trucks - truck racing, including Super Truck and NASCAR's Craftsman Truck series - pickup and off-road trucks - waste management trucks, including garbage and recycling - hot rod trucks - emergency trucks, such as ambulance and fire trucks

This book introduces readers to the world's fastest motorcycles, highlighting record-setting motorcycles 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.

Harry Ferguson was an engineering genius. His ability to visualise and build a new system that changed the role of the tractor on the farm, changed farming around the world. The system in use today is still the same system he developed, all those years ago and this book tells how he saved countless farmers lives. We also read how the design changed the way tractors are used on farms. We hear about the effect on the 1930's Wall St crash ans the need for the tractor and how the little grey Fergie saved an Australian town. The story then tells us about a Danish company that has made the tractor a media star. Harry Ferguson and his tractor, changed the world.

This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of stock cars. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.