"The Jerrie Mock Story is the rewarding tale of a feisty woman who not only followed her dream, but made it happen." - Dorothy S. Cochrane, curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum In this biography for middle-grade readers, Nancy Roe Pimm tells the story of Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world. In her trusty Cessna, The Spirit of Columbus-also known as Charlie-she traveled from Columbus, Ohio, on an eastward route that totaled nearly twenty-three thousand miles and took almost a month. Overcoming wind, ice, mechanical problems, and maybe even sabotage, Mock persevered. Mock caught the aviation bug at seven years old, when she rode in a Ford Trimotor plane with her parents. In high school, she displayed a talent for math and science, and she was the only woman in her aeronautical engineering classes at Ohio State University. Although she then settled into domestic life, she never lost her interest in flying. What began as a joking suggestion from her husband to fly around the world prompted her to pursue her childhood dream. But the dream became a race, as another woman, Joan Merriam Smith, also sought to be the first to circle the globe. Even though Mock beat Smith and accomplished what her heroine Amelia Earhart had died trying to do, her feat was overshadowed by the Vietnam War and other world events. Now, Pimm introduces Mock to a new generation of adventurers.

From the earliest horse-drawn trains to modern maglev trains, this seek-and-find book covers the evolution of rail from the mid-19th century to the present day. Children learn about the various uses of a train, the different types of train--including rapid transit, commuter rail, regional rail, and high-speed rail--and the characteristics of train stations. This excellent educational resource combines learning and playing.
"Desde los primeros trenes impulsados por la fuerza de caballo hasta los trenes mas modernos de levitacion magnetica, este libro abarca el desarrollo del ferrocarril desde mitades del siglo XIX hasta la actualidad. Los ninos aprenden sobre los diferentes propositos del tren, las diferentes clases de trenes--incluyendo el metro, el tren de cercanias, el tren interprovincial y el tren de alta velocidad--y las caracteristicas de las estaciones. Este excelente recurso educativo combina el aprendizaje y el juego."

Knowledge enlightens and enriches our minds and also our lives. This section of Pegasus has a wide range of encyclopaedias for children of all ages beginning from preschool to children of 12 to 13 years of age. All the encyclopaedias are full of knowledge presented in an attractive manner.

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.

Illus. in full color. "Stretches the definition of 'truck' to include buses, campers, and fire engines, all meticulously illustrated."--School Library Journal.

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

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

This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

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.

Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made! What are custom cars? Why are they made? And how have concept cars influenced popular culture? Get the answers to all these questions, and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever made. Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking photos ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while top-trump style fact files and detailed 'tech points' highlight the engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 7+.

Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made! What makes a car classic? Just how fast are classic cars? And how have classic cars influenced cars today? Get the answers to all these questions, and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever made. Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking photos ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while top-trump style fact files and detailed 'tech points' highlight the engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 7+.