Experience what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a Maserati GranTurismo through exciting text, vibrant photography, and labeled images and other graphics.
Experience what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a Mercedes AMG GT R through exciting text, vibrant photography, and labeled images and other graphics.
Experience what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a DBS Superleggera through exciting text, vibrant photography, and labeled images and other graphics.
A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to touring cars, powerful race cars known for their strong engines and use in a variety of races. Also included is a biographical story about touring car driver Gordon Shedden.
A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to dragsters, lightweight race cars known for their wide rear tires and use in drag races. Also included is a biographical story about dragster driver Antron Brown.
The Underground, the Metro, the Tube, the subway - whatever you call it, underground transit is a mark of a modern city public transportation system. Packed with historic and contemporary photographs, this compelling book will grab readers with an interest in subways and railways. Also included are underground escape routes and abandoned underground tunnel systems.
Introduces readers to the science that makes airplanes possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for automobile mechanics. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Epic and exotic cars do more than roar down drag strips and speed through curves. They capture the imagination and interest of children everywhere and encourage them to race into reading. Through dynamic, action-packed imagery, labeled photos and other graphics, and engaging text, this series puts readers behind the wheel as it explorers the cars’ designs, technology, and evolution, leaving them racing for more.
The invention of the combustion engine changed huge parts of daily life. It allowed people access to much more of the world, including the air and sea. These engines improved the food, clothes, and other everyday items that we use to live. It Changed the World: Invention of the Combustion Engine provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
Aviation is an example of the incredible power of technology. From the simplest glider to the most impressive jet engine, aviation has played a role in entertainment, the military, travel, and more. Flying technology also saves and improves lives around the world. It Changed the World: Invention of Flight provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world changed with the development of flying technology. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
In this book, early fluent readers discover the amazing technology and systems used to make transportation safe. They will also learn about how engineers and other professionals design safe transportation. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about these engineering feats. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps children learn more. Children can learn more about safe transportation using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Safe Transportation also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in aviation – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in wheeled transport – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
Driven by superheroes in Iron Man 3 and The Wolverine, the Audi R8 is an enviable car. This title digs into the features that transform this awesome vehicle into a supercar, with special features calling out the hottest stats, from top speeds to horsepower. Jump into the driver’s seat and take this high-interest title for a test drive!
