design and construction

"#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers high-flying international suspense in a stunning new legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the brilliant hero of The Firm. What became of Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke and fled the country? The answer is in The Exchange, the riveting sequel to The Firm, the blockbuster thriller that launched the career of America's favorite storyteller. It is now fifteen years later, and Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world. When a mentor in Rome asks him for a favor that will take him far from home, Mitch finds himself at the center of a sinister plot that has worldwide implications--and once again endangers his colleagues, friends, and family. Mitch has become a master at staying one step ahead of his adversaries, but this time there's nowhere to hide"--.

"With Art of Custom Sneakers, learn to make your own one-of-a-kind kicks from YouTube superstar Xavier Kickz"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs, illustrations and text explain how John Deere tractors were designed and built, with examples of each model line built by John Deere since 1919, and includes stories from the engineers and industrial designers who created the machines.

Looks at how race cars are designed, built, and improved with new technology. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

There is nothing more important when driving a motorcycle than staying safe and wearing the right gear. These vehicles can be very dangerous. So, when a kid is interested in driving one someday, a book all about their parts, how they work, and more, is a perfect fit! This fun, colorful title introduces young readers to the specifics of motorcycles and motorcycle driving in age-appropriate detail, incorporating STEM content along the way. A friendly guide sees readers through each lesson.

Rhyming text and illustrations look at how a school is built.

"This . . . introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, how clockwork, electric, and steam trains work, and the difference between building from a kit and building from scratch. Tips on painting, cutting and filing, cementing, and basic electronics help build fine-motor skills"--Provided by publisher.

"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how rockets are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"--Provided by publisher.

"Narrative nonfiction with fictional characters who visit various work sites to find out how different structures are built. Full-color illustrations and photographs throughout"--Provided by publisher.

The story of the development and construction of the Titanic ahead of its first voyage.