An illustrated introduction to the American West that discusses early settlers, fur trappers, and adventurers, Native Americans, the Gold Rush, and the railroad; and provides step-by-step instructions for ten related projects.
Explores the history and development of cars, discusses car-related topics such as speed contests, safety issues, and roads and highways, and features photographs and descriptions of various car models. Includes experiments.
Describes important inventions throughout history and their impact on people's lives, and presents instructions for nineteen related projects, as well as over two hundred full-color photos and illustrations.
Investigates how the invention of the automobile has dramatically changed our lives. It goes back to the earliest cars and traces the story through the range of models today. Find out what makes an engine turn, how the engine moves the wheels, and how wheels grip the road.
