Ian Graham
7) Aircraft
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the development of airplanes over the years and provides information about various models while focusing on those characteristics which promote speed in flight.
9) Motorcycles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes the different parts of motorcycles, some of the various kinds of cycles that have been developed, and ways in which cycles have been used.
10) Trucks
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Surveys different types of trucks around the world, discussing how they operate and what they do.
14) Super trucks
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Motor trucks first proved their usefulness for transporting goods during World War I. Since then, advances in technology have led to the design of different types of trucks able to carry out a vast range of tasks, from transportation and waste clearance to firefighting and high-speed racing." --
15) Transportation
Author
Language
English
Description
"The history of inventions that have changed transportation, from the wheel and the bicycle to cars, maglev trains, navigation systems, and spacecraft"--Provided by publisher.
16) The Caribbean
Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes the geography, history, industries, education, government, and cultures of the Caribbean Islands, including Jamaica, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados. Includes maps, charts, and graphs"--Provided by publisher.
17) Cars
Author
Language
English
Description
"Introduces various types of cars, including everyday cars, sports cars, and super cars, and how they are used"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A richly illustrated book about the big machines kids love: monster trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, big bikes, cranes, trains and airplanes. Describes the machines, their parts and what they are used for. Red arrows point out special features. Includes glossaries, quizzes, "what to draw" and "pick the picture" activities.
20) Battle tanks
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, technology, and future of different types of tanks, focusing on the engines, weapons, crews, defenses, combat use, and the development of anti-tank weapons.