This series explores electric motorcycles, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric motorcycles is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This series explores electric trucks, including why they are necessary, how they work, and the latest developments in the industry. A brief history of electric trucks is included, and top builders, models, and market technologies are highlighted. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Introduces readers to the tanks used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them powerful. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the most powerful aircraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to significant developments in car technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research.
Learn all about the Phantom by Rolls Royce. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the sleek and speedy world of sports cars. Learn about the first sports cars, what the top American and European models are, and what sports cars have under the hood. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the totally unique world of tuner cars. Learn what it means to tune a car, common ways that cars are customized, and the difference between a lowrider and a lead sled. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to take your hands off the wheel and zoom into the high-tech world of driverless cars. Learn about the first driverless cars, how sensors work together to let a car "see" its surroundings, and what driverless cars can do at five different levels of automation. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the powerful world of muscle cars. Learn about the golden age of muscle cars, what they have under the hood, what the top models are, and how they are used in racing. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom onto the racetrack. Learn about the first car races, what special parts race cars have, and what kids of cars you'll find at formula races and NASCAR races. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the cutting-edge world of concept cars. Learn what a concept car is, why car companies make them, and how designers imagine and create these never-before-seen vehicles. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Stylish vehicles that handle like a racecar, sports cars are great fun to drive. Take a closer look at some of the most popular sports cars ever made and check out the cool technology under the hood.
Outrageously expensive with jaw-dropping style, supercars are the most admired vehicles on the road. Learn about the cool technology behind the best supercars ever made.
From superkarts to the latest F1 models, racecars are machines built for extreme speed. Discover some of the fastest cars in the world and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.
From rockets on wheels to vehicles that drive themselves, these are cars that boggle the mind. Discover some of the strangest cars ever made and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.
From crazy designs created for movies to vehicles made for driving in style, custom cars are one-of-a-kind specials. Take a closer look at some of the most eye-catching cars ever made.
Some cars are so popular that people still want them decades after they were made. Take a closer look at some of the greatest classic cars in history and learn why collectors prize them so highly.
Learn all about the S-Class by Mercedes-Benz. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Learn all about the R8 by Audi. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Learn all about the Range Rover by Land Rover. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Learn all about the Escalade by Cadillac. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Learn all about the Phantom by Rolls Royce. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Learn all about the Continental GT by Bentley. Discover fascinating facts and specs, from high-performance parts to sleek designs and unique details.
Traffic. It's not only frustrating, it's hurting the planet. Emissions from cars, buses, trucks and planes are one of the leading causes of pollution in North America. Today there are more cars clogging the roads than ever before. In Rush Hour, learn how traffic got so bad and some of the innovative ways it's being managed around the world. Discover what technological advances like talking cars and electric buses will mean for the future of traffic. Even though they can't drive yet, kids need to take control of the wheel. From walking to school, to carpooling with friends or petitioning the government, the next generation of drivers has to think differently about traffic and understand what they can do now to help protect the environment. And it starts with changing our habits, one less car ride at a time.
