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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies
Meet Roto and Roy, helicopter heroes! When a dangerous forest fire
burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to
fly to the rescue! They're braver than brave, tougher than tough,
and nothing will stop this firefighting crew from completing their
mission. From Sherri Duskey Rinker, bestselling author of the
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, and award-winning
illustrator Don Tate, this action-packed series starter will have
kids cheering for two awesome new heroes-and imagining how they
might save the day themselves!
Discover how to build your dream LEGO (R) cars Be inspired by 30
awesome LEGO vehicles, from a speedy sports car and a yellow taxi
to a monster truck and an ice-cream van. Embark on an imaginative
building journey as the models get more challenging through the
book. Each vehicle idea is shown broken down into three, four, or
five important building steps. Learn essential building techniques
to create chassis, bumpers, roads, and more for your own wonderful
creations. You can build anything! (c)2021 The LEGO Group
From a digger to a dump truck, a fuel truck to a fire engine, this
is a colorful collection for all little fans of big trucks. The
black outline illustrations have card flaps to lift which reveal
what's going on inside the trucks, and the simple text explains
each one's special job.
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a
particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system,
volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously
illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their
subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science
unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for
airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, you'll learn
where cars came from and how they work. When you pop the hood, what
are you looking at? How does gasoline - or electric batteries, or
even steam - make a car move? Rev up your motor and take look at
the combustible history of the automobile and its explosive effects
on our modern lives.
The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief
scout, adventurer, writer and television presenter, Bear Grylls.
Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to discover the
skills you need to navigate. Learn to use a compass, take a
bearing, and find true north using only the night sky. Includes
step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear. Packed full of fun
facts, tips and amazing illustrations. Perfect for those who want
to explore the wild!
Features over 100 vintage and collectible cars, including: classic
1950s models (1955 Pontiac Starchief convertible, 1955 Mercury
Montclair hardtop); powerful muscle cars (1962 Ford Thunderbird,
1964 Corvette Stingray, 1968 Chevy Impala SS 427); and fabulous
luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren two-door Coupe, Jaguar XJ220
two-door Coupe).
THE STORY OF THE HUMAN JOURNEY TO SPACE Long before anyone had
designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air
balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to
experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and
leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But why stop
there? Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get
ready for BLAST OFF into an unknown but exciting future.
Discover the world's most incredible things that go with specially commissioned LEGO® models. Children will love learning about their favourite modes of transport, including airplanes, trains, boats, cars, and even futuristic and fantasy vehicles. LEGO® Amazing Vehicles is packed full of fascinating facts and images of more than 100 models of cool things that go. Best of all, it comes with 61 bricks to build four exclusive LEGO mini-vehicles!
Colourful scenes showcase fan-built LEGO vehicle models accompanied by fascinating facts, data, and record-breaking information about the machines. From trains and tractors to aircraft, spacecraft, and automobiles, this book showcases every kind of machine that moves-from past to present, and far into the future. Timelines featuring micro-build models drive readers through the history of transport.
The models are built with mostly standard bricks. Tips and photographic breakdowns will inspire children aged 7-9 to build their own LEGO vehicles. A combination of clear photos, authoritative text, fun facts, and classic LEGO humour help children learn as they build and play.
Mater loves to have fun. But he's not always as careful as he
should be. Luckily, he has his best buddy, Lightning McQueen, to
look out for him! This full-color Little Golden Book features all
the characters from the blockbuster movie "Cars "in an
action-packed, brand-new story.
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Train
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Enjoy this journey through the fascinating history of trains in
this picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they
have transformed our world. Discover how George Stephenson's dream
of a steam-powered railway changed the world. Look inside a
locomotive to understand how the piston turns the wheels. Learn how
the railroads helped to shape the history of America. Read how the
electric and diesel power provided more speed and efficiency, and
take a glimpse into the future to see how trains keep transforming
how we travel! DK Eyewitness Train also looks beyond the trains and
tracks to learn about the people who built the railroads and keep
them running. Cross continents, too, as you find out about some of
the great train journeys of the world. Become an eyewitness to the
wonders of one of history's greatest inventions, from royal trains
to record-breakers, overcoming obstacles to travelling underground,
this picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of trains
like never before. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised
incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up to 20 per cent
new images, including photography and updated diagrams -All
information updated by expert consultants -Packed with amazing
facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines -Includes brand new
eyewitness accounts from experts in the field This museum in a book
uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations as well as
amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to help
bring the extraordinary high-powered world of trains to life before
your very eyes. The unique visual approach immerses curious
children in every page, making this a must-have volume for curious
children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning,
alongside teachers, parents and librarians. So, what's new? Part of
DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been
reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and
stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 per cent
new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated
information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating
first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series!
Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million
copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change
with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most
famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
Your little one will love to discover the incredible trucks and
things that go inside this bright board book. There are 100
different truck photographs to look at and talk about, and 100
truck names to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough
board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for
little hands to hold.
Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for children who
love anything aircraft related! Each double-page spread features a
different group of aircraft to explore, such as helpful
helicopters, record-breaking planes and soaring spacecraft.
Discover some of the more surprising things to have flown -
including flying cars and jet packs. Readers can also learn how
planes fly, and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit
from a pilot's eye view. Filled with hundreds of different planes,
balloons, rockets and other aircraft from around the world, even
the most avid young flying fanatic will discover new machines they
haven't seen before!
Trucks need a time-out in this rhyming board book about grumpiness
and dealing with big emotions. Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three
toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging
and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get
tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're GRUMPY! When they throw a
total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down? Kids
(and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining
take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted,
rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the
bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown
will keep them giggling!
Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made! What is
a sports car? Just how fast are are they? And how have they changed
over the last century? 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+.
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy are startled--and
scared--to see a dinosaur in the forest Train-l and
dinosaur-obsessed boys ages 3 to 7 will get a double thrill from
this Thomas & Friends Little Golden Book.
The fastest police cars and motorbikes. . . The most powerful
trucks . . . Firefighting helicopters . . . A thrilling book packed
with full-colour technical illustrations and information about
emergency vehicles from around the world. Featuring various
emergency scenarios, and fully researched to be up to the minute,
this book is already a hit in-house .
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Tesla
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