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Today, cars are built for speed, safety, and style. In the early 1900s, they provided a convenient and quick alternative to horses and trains. Discover how Henry Ford developed his famous Model T, and explore how hydrogen fuel cells could possibly power the vehicles of the future. Young readers will be amazed to learn people's journey from the horse-drawn buggies of America's past to the sporty automobiles of the 21st century. Have you ever wondered...
2) McLaren 12C
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"Learn more about the McLaren 12C, race cars, and more!"--Cover
3) Lowriders
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"Engaging images accompany information about lowriders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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"Award-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter John Fialka brings to life this thrilling and important story about American's rejection and second obsession with the electric car. Starting with the early days of the electric car, Fialka documents the M.I.T./Caltech race between prototypes in the summer of 1968 and takes readers up to visionaries like Elon Musk and the upstart young Tesla Motors. Today, the electric has captured the imagination...
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"It is 1913, and those who follow the news closely can see the world is teetering on the brink of war. Jack McColl, a Scottish car salesman with an uncanny ear for languages, has always hoped to make a job for himself as a spy. As his sales calls take him from city to great city -- Hong Kong to Shanghai to San Francisco to New York -- he moonlights collecting intelligence for His Majesty's Navy, but British espionage is in its infancy and Jack has...
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"How does a car work? Clever Cogz knows the answer! Join Cogz the robot dog and discover all about cars, trucks, and other amazing machines. Introducing physics and engineering topics in a fun and simple way, young readers will learn all about their favorite vehicles and how they work."--Back cover.
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Self-driving cars are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of cars from early steam-powered wagons to toady's luxury sedans. The father of Self-Driving Cars, Sebastian Thrun, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a Google Car works. Readers will learn about advancements in computer technology that made cars more automated and how car companies are continuing to expand the capabilities of...
10) Tesla Model S
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"Supercars zoom around tracks and highways, dazzling drivers with the latest technology. Some can even drive themselves! The Ultimate Supercars series looks at some of the most iconic sports cars, their history, and how they stand out among the rest"--Back cover
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"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces. These properties are illustrated by the running of car races. Colorful infographics make internal combustion, mass and acceleration, and centripetal force easily accessible,...
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Will Anderson is a drunk, heartbroken over the breakup with his fiancée, Elizabeth. He's barely kept his job at his father's company---Detroit Electric, 1910's leading electric automobile manufacturer. Late one night, Elizabeth's new fiancé and Will's one-time friend, John Cooper, asks Will to meet him at the car factory. He finds Cooper dead, crushed in a huge hydraulic roof press. Surprised by the police, Will panics and runs, leaving behind his...
13) Aston Martin DB9
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"Learn more about the Aston Martin DB9, James Bond, and more!"--Cover
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