| The Science of Vehicles: The Turbo-Charged Truth about Trucks and Cars (the Science of Engineering) Contributor(s): Canavan, Roger (Author), Lundie, Isobel (Illustrator), Beach, Bryan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0531133982 ISBN-13: 9780531133989 Publisher: Franklin Watts OUR PRICE: $8.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2019 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Cars & Trucks |
| Dewey: 629.2 |
| LCCN: 2018034874 |
| Lexile Measure: 1140 |
| Series: Science of Engineering |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.1" W x 9.3" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501057 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Explore the technology that lies behind all types of automobiles.The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interesting illustrations; real-world science examples; side panels to tackle complex subject matter in a fun and relevant way; detailed glossary and more.This is a fascinating guide to the science of automobiles of all kinds. Readers explore the technology that lies behind everything from passenger cars, school buses, and taxis, to delivery vans, fuel trucks, and emergency vehicles. They'll see how some of the same scientific principles that are learned in the classroom - like force, energy, and motion - are at work with these vehicles. |