transportation

Readers will learn interesting and historical facts about the San Francisco Cable Cars, like when they began operation and how they are used today.

Robots don't need to breathe, eat, or sleep. This makes them perfectly suited for work in the vacuum of space. Rovers on Mars have given humanity a wealth of knowledge about this planet, and machines that repair shuttles and other equipment are invaluable to astronauts. In this exciting STEM exploration, readers learn about space robots. Intriguing sidebars explore the ways science fiction has influenced the creation of real robots, and informative fact boxes and accessible main text discuss robots of the past, present, and future. Full-color photographs and a list of critical-thinking questions keep readers engaged as they learn.

Through fun facts and critical thinking questions, shares jokes about vehicles.

"Planes, trains & fast cars presents the development of three broad modes of transportation, bringing the facts to life with ... timelines, ... images and ... technological details"--Back of cover.

The reader can lift over fifty flaps to reveal one hundred different trucks and things that go.

A collection of vehicle-themed picture puzzles with over 100 hidden objects for young readers to find.

The reader is asked to guess what Roxanne must leave behind as she tries to find her way back to the beach.

"Musa and his sister travel to a Zanzibar beach in a shared minibus which, despite Musa's protests, gets loaded with everything from a man and his bicycle to ten swimmers"--OCLC.

Early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make trains superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

"Look both ways before you cross the street! A bus, car, or tuk tuk might be whizzing by! Find out how people around the world get around in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it"--Provided by publisher.