In this nonfiction joyride, Bertha Benz and her sons drive across Germany in the world's first automobile. It's 1888 and Bertha Benz's husband, Karl, has invented the prototype Benz motorwagen. But the German government declares the vehicle illegal, and the church calls it the devil's work. Unbeknownst to her husband, Bertha steals away with her two sons and drives nearly one hundred miles to prove just how amazing the motorwagen is. Bertha's mechanical savvy gets the boys to Grandma's house safely, and the remarkable mother/son road trip reduces global concern about moving vehicles.
A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of the world’s largest helicopter, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Mil Mi-26.
A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of the world’s largest cargo plane, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Antonov An-225.
A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of one of the world’s largest aircraft carriers, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Nimitz Aircraft Carrier.
A group of storm chasers stands along the highway filming as a tornado rips its way across the landscape. Some storm chasers are ordinary people looking for a thrill, but many are meteorologists working to find out more about dangerous weather. Look inside to find out more about how these adventurous scientists help keep people safe from deadly storms.
In Cars, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind their favorite vehicles. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a car, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Cars is part of Jump!'s How Does It Work? series.
In Helicopters, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind helicopters in flight. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a helicopter, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about helicopters using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Helicopters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Helicopters is part of Jump!'s How Does It Work? series.
In Hot Air Balloons, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind buoyant hot air balloons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a hot air balloon, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hot air balloons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hot Air Balloons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Hot Air Balloons is part of Jump!'s How Does It Work? series.
In Motorcycles, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind a speeding motorcycle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a motorcycle, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about motorcycles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Motorcycles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Motorcycles is part of Jump!'s How Does It Work? series.
In Speedboats, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that keep these boats afloat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a speedboat, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about speedboats using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Speedboats also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Speedboats is part of Jump!'s How Does It Work? series.
In Trains, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a train, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about trains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Trains is part of Jump!'s How Does It Work? series.
Learn the many steps that must be followed to make a car! With vibrant, detailed photos, informational text, and a chart to show steps of the assembly line, even the most reluctant reader will want to learn more about this fascinating factory!
Featuring basic concepts, this nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers!
This exciting title shows readers how important volume is to flying a hot air balloon properly. Explore the history of the hot air balloon and learn how these eye-catching balloons fly! For hot air balloons to fly properly, passengers have to calculate the volume of the basket to see which balloon will be able to carry them. With vibrant images, easy-to-read text, simple practice problems, and clear mathematical diagrams, this title will engage readers while simplifying important mathematical formulas and STEM themes.
Find two-dimensional shapes while traveling on a train! This enjoyable title teaches children about geometry, encouraging them to discover familiar shapes like circles, triangles, and rectangles all around them. This book also challenges young readers to learn new STEM skills and geometry terms like octagon, parallel, and vertices! Find circles on the train's wheels! Find parallel rectangles on train tracks! Vivid images, clear examples, and helpful mathematical charts all simplify geometry and encourage children to find new geometric shapes all around them!
Find two-dimensional shapes while traveling on an airplane! This exciting title teaches children about geometry, encouraging them to find familiar shapes like circles, triangles, and rectangles all around them. This book also challenges young readers to learn new STEM skills and geometry terms like octagon, parallel, and vertices! Find triangles on an airplane's wings! Find rectangles on airport signs! Vivid images, clear examples, and helpful mathematical charts all simplify geometry and encourage children to find new geometric shapes all around them, whether it be on an airplane or right at home!
From bikes to balloons, from ships to trains, readers will discover many different modes of transportation in this exciting title! The vibrant photos, captivating maps, and helpful mathematical diagrams and charts will have children excited to learn about transportation while being given opportunities to practice their developing mathematical and STEM skills through addition.
The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.
Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this fun motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams, informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with mathematic skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be engaged and excited from cover to cover!
In this exciting and engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts that make the plane fly! Using informational text, vibrant photos, an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers wanting to learn everything they can about airplanes!
Climb aboard for a journey into the world of trains! In this fascinating nonfiction title, readers learn about the history of trains, the different uses for them, and the different types and parts including freight cars, box cars, passenger cars, and the caboose. With detailed photos, informative text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers delighted from cover to cover!
Let's take a spin in the fascinating world of cars! In this engaging nonfiction title, readers learn about cars of all kinds--from the Model T roadster to electronic cars--through automobile history, the innovative way automobiles changed the way people travel, and the parts cars need in order to work properly to ensure automobile safety and keep pollution down. With detailed images and diagrams, informational text, and compelling facts, readers will want to learn everything they can about cars!
The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest street-legal cars around! Drivers need a special key to push this car to its top speed of over 250 miles per hour. Young readers will speed through exhilarating facts and sleek photos in this title about the Bugatti Chiron.
More than 100 years after Maserati made its debut, the GranTurismo stuns drivers with its flashy looks and speed. From the trident that decorates the grille to the aerodynamic side skirts, this car was built to impress. Readers will eagerly jump into the driver’s seat and cruise through this Car Crazy title.
Since its debut in the 1960s, the Porsche 911 Carrera has been a shining star of the sports car world! Over the years, this popular vehicle has gone through many upgrades to keep it on top. A body made from recycled materials is just one of the features that set this car apart. Young readers will marvel over the legendary 911 Carrera in this read about the legendary sports car.
