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What
Makes a Car Go?
In simple language and with lots of
pictures, this clear, friendly book really does answer the question in the
title. It explains how an engine works, what gears do, how brakes work,
why tires have grooves and answers many other questions, too. It also
examines issues such as pollution and traffic congestion and gives lots of
fascinating facts about cars. ("So clear and informative that even adults
might learn something." Practical Parenting)
Ages 6 and up. 7"
x 7" 24 pages. Paperback.
No. BTT20-GO. Only $4.95
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Cars and How They Work
Cars have so transformed our world that it
is almost impossible to imagine life without them. Cars and How They
Work charts the development of automobiles from Karl Benz's 1886
three-wheeled Motorwagen, through Henry Ford's mass-produced Model T, to
the cars of tomorrow. Family sedans, vintage cars, stylish sport coupes,
and a host of other cars, including the bizarre and the beautiful, are
packed into the pages of this fascinating book.
Ages 8-13 8.9" x 11.3" 64 pages
Hardback
No. BTT10-CW. Only $11.95 |
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Cross Sections - Cars
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Look-Inside Cross Section Books
Charts the development of automobiles from Karl
Benz's 1886 three-wheeled to the cars of tomorrow. Family saloons, vintage cars, stylish
sports coupés and a whole host of other cars, including the weird and the
wonderful, are packed into this fascinating book. With stunning artwork
and lively text, Cars and How They Work captures the glamour and
excitement of the automobile. Important technical details are explained in simple
terms and accompanied by clear, accurate diagrams. The book also examines
the design and manufacture of cars, and their impact on our daily lives.
Contents: Ford Model T, Bentley, Citroen, Willys Jeep,
VW Beetle, Gullwing, Cadillac, Austin Mini, Rally Car, Ferrar and
Formula I. Plus Timeline and Glossary. 8.5" x 11" 32
pages. Paperback
No. BTT20-CS. Only
$6.95 |
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Eyewitness Car
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Here is a spectacular and informative look
at the fascinating world of motor cars, past and present. Stunning
real-life photographs of cars, both classic and contemporary and of all
the mechanisms that make a car go offer a unique "eyewitness" view from
bumper to bumper. See one of the world's oldest cars, how to make a Model
T Ford, inside a Gullwing Mercedes, and cars and engines sliced in half.
Learn why cars need gears, how the engine works, how the first drivers
kept warm, and how turbochargers boost engine power. Discover the weird
and wonderful warning signals used in early cars, how tires have changed
through the years, how cars are designed and built today, why cars need
suspension, and much, much more. 8.5" x 11" 64 Pages.
Hardback
No. BTT20-EW. Only $15.95 |
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Visual Dictionary of Cars
An entirely new kind of dictionary. This visual dictionary looks at the
inner workings of classic and contemporary cars, including engines,
carburetors, ignition systems, brakes, chassis, bodies, wheels, and much
more.
Over 200 outstanding original photographs and graphic illustrations
Exploded views and cutaway photographs that reveal even the tiniest
car parts.
A fascinating new kind of dictionary that can be used by the entire
family
Concise text and carefully researched definitions that are
user-friendly for people of all ages
Instant access to a 3,000-word specialist vocabulary 10" x 12"
64 pages. Hardback.
BTT20-VD. Only $18.95 |
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Detroit Cars
More than any other invention, the car
altered American modern-day life. And the best dream-mobiles came from
Detroit, "Motor City," USA. As you pore through superb illustrations of
the greatest autos that ever rolled off the production line, from the
Model-T to today's icons, you'll also get an overview of the industry's
history, birth, growth, and present-day position. A chapter on each
decade, starting at day one and projecting into a fantastic future, shows
the changing design and magnificence of these classic autos.
512 pages (all in color)
9" x 12". Paperback
No.
BTT20-DT. Only $24.95 |
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