motor vehicles

Presents some of the most powerful and unusual vehicles used today, including the dragster, rocket plane, and stretch limo.

Text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and functions of a variety of machines designed for heavy labor. Included are the bulldozer, tractor, crane, paver, and others.

Examines the state of transportation in the early twenty-first century, looking at technological advances on land, at sea, and in the air, discussing the problems of congestion and pollution, and considering future transportation trends.

Provides information on different kinds of massive moving machines, including monster trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, big bikes, cranes, trains, and airplanes.

"Readers will learn about the history, present, and dream about the possible futures of different types of transportation, including cars, planes, motorcycles, trains, bicycles, ships, trucks, and buses"--Provided by publisher.

Text and historical and modern photographs describe how transportation has changed over time, discussing boats, trains, cars, and other related topics.

The drivers of Team Hot Wheels push their cars to the limit with a variety of stunts.

Outlines the basic science theory behind land transport, including how wheels and suspension work, how land transport vehicles are built, how their engines work, and how they are steered and controlled.

Jokes and riddles about cars, buses, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles on wheels. Example: What age is important to a car? Mile-age.

Introduces a variety of working vehicles and their purpose. Includes bulldozers, cement mixers, snow plows, tractor scrapers, and other large-wheeled vehicles.