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Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
In this series, readers can find out about the four legged friends of the Aztecs, bloomers and the bike revolution and how the Wright brothers got it right! The informal style of writing is supported by illustrations and photographs throughout to engage and inform children of 8 years and above.
11) Extreme machines
Author
Publisher
Carlton Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Largest. Fastest. Biggest. Most extreme. From gigantic, spaceship-carrying transporters to ultra-luxurious motorhomes and the Large Hadron Collider - the biggest machine ever constructed by humans - this book covers everything young readers want to know about the most amazing machines on the planet! Covering machines on land, in the air, at sea and in space, 'Extreme Machines' is guaranteed to keep gadget-mad kids spellbound.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mbi Pub. Co. And Motorbooks
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"This how-to manual tells the off-road motorcycle enthusiast how to get the most out of their motorcycle. The book covers everything from basic maintenance to performance modifications, including Engine rebuilding - Transmission rebuilding - Clutch repair and rebuilding - Big-bore kits - Cam kits and valve timing and tuning - Suspension revalving and kits - Tuning stock suspension - Jetting and tuning carburetors - Tuning electronic fuel injection...
Author
Publisher
Ishi Press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
This is the autobiography of the famous flier, Charles A. Lindbergh, written almost immediately after his famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris on May 20-21, 1927. This historic flight by Charles Lindbergh took him from being a little known US Postal Service Air Mail pilot and made him into one of the most famous if not the most famous person in the world. The main impetus for the flight was the $25,000 Orteig Prize offered...
Author
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Description
1904, Alexandra Palace, London. When a couple of showmen need a stand-in for a trick that involves shooting an apple off a human target?s head, sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd volunteers on the spot. Little does she know that this will be the first of many stunts and the start of a sensational career. But the life of a parachutist is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many close shaves along the way ... Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd...
Author
Publisher
Amberley
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
Created in 1973 with the amalgamation of the Caledonian Steam Packet Co. and David MacBrayne, Cal-Mac's black hulls and white toppings have been a common sight on the Clyde estuary, the Western Isles and on numerous short crossings in the Western Highlands. Starting with much old tonnage, the fleet has been updated over the past decade and now comprises some very modern shipping, still sailing to the Western Isles and to Arran, Bute and Cumbrae. This...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
The year is 1937 - and a conundrum is afoot: a professor on the verge of a brilliant discovery has disappeared. Can you help to solve the clues on this time-travelling adventure and track down the missing scientist? On your voyage, you'll travel the world, see some of the most important moments in the history of transport, meet the most brilliant engineers of all time, and ultimately unveil the design of the world's first jet engine! This interactive...
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
When Artificial Intelligence (AI) is part of our lives, it can make suggestions for us based on our habits. AI can also help with everything from making sure the refrigerator is well-stocked to helping us make purchases online. Learn how AI might change how we live and travel.
Author
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
Description
Let's take a spin in the fascinating world of cars! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers learn about cars of all kinds—from the Model T roadster to electronic cars—through automobile history, the innovative way automobiles changed the way people travel, and the parts cars need in order to work properly to ensure automobile safety and keep pollution down. With detailed images and diagrams, informational text,
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