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Snowmobiles
Denny Von Finn, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Snowmobiles can be used for both work and play. Learn about the history of the snowmobile and the technology behind these vehicles.
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Monster Vehicles
Derek Zobel, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Enjoy the thrills of watching car-crushing monster vehicles in action. Learn about the history of these giants and what kinds of monster vehicles are being built today.
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Concept Cars
Denny Von Finn, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Concept cars are made to introduce new ideas and designs. They are first shown to the public at car shows. Young readers will learn about the history of concept cars, how concept cars are designed, and how they are displayed at car shows.
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Sports Cars
Denny Von Finn
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)Sports cars are one or two-passenger vehicles that have a low center of gravity and steering designed for precise control at high speeds. Young learners will explore the history of sports cars, the parts that make up a sports car, and how they are used in racing.
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Rally Cars
Denny Von Finn, full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Race cars that are also street legal? Young readers can learn about the evolution of rally cars, the huge courses they race on, and the unique format of their races.
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Formula 1 Cars
Denny Von Finn
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)Formula 1 cars are fast, open-wheeled race cars used in the Formula 1 circuit. They can reach speeds up to 220 miles per hour. Kids will learn about the history of Formula 1 cars, the parts of a Formula 1 car, and the races in which these cars compete.
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Motocross Cycles
Jack David, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Motocross racing and moto-X freestyle both require these versatile cycles. Discover the origins of these bikes and how they are modified for each sport.
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Sports Cars
Denny Von Finn, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Sports cars are one or two-passenger vehicles that have a low center of gravity and steering designed for precise control at high speeds. Young learners will explore the history of sports cars, the parts that make up a sports car, and how they are used in racing.
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Cool Rides in Water: Hydroplanes, Mini Subs, and More
Tyler Dean Omoth
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2020)People have been traveling over water to get from here to there for thousands of years, but not in these vehicles! Long ago, people could only dream of what modern technology would bring. Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating watercraft around. Find out how hydroplanes reach astonishing top speeds. Discover what it's like to dive into the ocean depths in a submersible or skim along the surface on an electric surfboard. A world of awesome watercraft awaits!
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Cool Rides on Rails: Maglevs, Pod Cars, and More
Tyler Dean Omoth
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2020)Trains and other vehicles that travel on rails and tracks have been around for hundreds of years. While most of these are for transportation, roller coasters and a few others are just for fun! Find out how maglev trains use magnets to reach speeds of more than 250 miles per hour. Discover what it's like to travel in a pod car, and learn how the world's wildest roller coasters live up to their scream-worthy rankings. See the most awesome rides on tracks and rails!
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Cool Rides on Wheels: Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More
Tammy Gagne
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2020)The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric race cars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles!
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