motorcycles

"Kino travels with the trusty talking motorrad, Hermes. The duo are always together, with Hermes providing speed, and Kino providing balance. They stay in each country for no more than three days as a rule--enough time to learn about each destination's unique customs and people. And so Kino and Hermes journey ever onward..."--Back cover.

As Kino travels around the world to many mystical worlds with a talking motorcycle named Hermes, he begins mixing up his words.

Text and photographs look at dirt bikes.

"Out of the need for speed came the motorcycle. The first model was a bicycle with an engine strapped to it. Since then, the motorcycle has become its own vehicle, with a model to suit almost anybody's needs. This informative resource will appeal to young readers who love motorcycles and for those writing reports. It examines the invention and development of the motorcycle, the essential components of a motorcycle, and how motorcycles work. A special section on safety rounds out this resource"--Amazon.com.

Describes the history and characteristics of motorcycles, how they are made, how they work, and their varied uses. Also discusses important racing competitions.

Traces the history of motorcycles from the first attempt in 1885 by two German inventors to the custom choppers of today.

Introduces dirt bikes and racing, discussing which motorcycles qualify, how they are built and raced, safety, good sportsmanship, and other related topics.

This book introduces pocket bikes, wild-riding knee-high motorcycles built for adults, describing their features and the sport of pocket bike racing.

Introduces dirt bikes and racing, discussing which motorcycles qualify, how they are built and raced, safety, good sportsmanship, and other related topics.

Photographs and simple text describe the main features of motorcycle choppers and how they are built.