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How Cars Work: The Interactive Guide to Mechanisms that Make a Car Move

Age 6+
Grade 2-3

Nick Arnold

How Cars Work: The Interactive Guide to Mechanisms that Make a Car Move

Hardcover (Running Press Kids Sept. 24, 2013) , Csm Nov edition
Kids' passion for cars has always run fast and furious, and this interactive book and kit gives enthusiastic gearheads the opportunity to build the essential parts of a car easily and independently.

Colorful and energetic, How Cars Work details the principles for ten basic car mechanisms and includes examples of their everyday use, helpful timelines detailing each part's history, and straightforward instructions on how to build each mechanism. All of the materials needed to build each mechanism are contained within the kit, including machine pieces, nuts and bolts, and a detachable peg board—all color-coded for easy identification. The projects include: wheels, gear box, steering, exhaust valves, timing belt, pistons, suspension, accelerator pedal, and brakes.

This follow-up to How Machines Work is hands-on and engaging, certain to inspire the DIY spirit in every child!
ISBN
0762447265 / 9780762447268
Pages
24
Weight
28.8 oz.
Dimensions
10.5 x 1.5 in.

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